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FBC is looking for talented individuals to join our team in the role of Local Business Advisor. This role is an exciting mix of Business Development, Tax, Customer Service, Accounting, Bookkeeping and Sales.
The Local Business Advisor will be assigned a designated territory to work in and must be comfortable with travel. This role is perfect for an entrepreneurial person who loves building relationships and does not want a typical 9 to 5 desk job! We are hiring for several territories in Saskatchewan including Saskatoon and North Battleford.
Within this position, you would be responsible for the following:
Building strong relationships with current Members in designated territory
Representing FBC in the community within the designated territory
Meeting with Members and perform Member related services to FBC standards
Renewing Memberships to achieve agreed to retention goals
Conduct prospecting activities to meet with and sign up new Members
To ensure your success in this role you would require the following:
The ability to travel throughout the territory
The ability to build and maintain long term relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to develop a strong network
The aptitude to learn to generate leads through networking, referrals and sales activities
Technical and practical skills in tax, accounting and bookkeeping
Education and experience that would assist you in achieving success in this role:
Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or associated fields
Experience and a record of success building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Knowledge of personal/corporate taxation preparation and planning would be an asset
The benefits of working with FBC:
Comprehensive compensation with a focus on rewarding performance through commissions and bonuses
Medical, Dental, Life and Disability medical benefits
Health Spending Account
On-going and extensive Employee Training
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Accountant Specific Skills
- Provide financial, business and tax advice
- Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
- Prepare financial statements and reports
- Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
- Examine accounting records
- Analyze financial documents and reports
Financial Auditor Specific Skills
- Examine financial records and transactions
- Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- Excel
- Electronic scheduler
- Presentation software
- General office equipment
- Data analysis software
- Accounting software
- Internet browser