Accountant, Tax

Job Category: Finance

Location: Saskatoon

Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)

At Cameco, we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Cameco stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Cameco is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers. We support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Cameco welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.

About Us

Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco’s corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.

The Role

Cameco has an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to join a highly engaged and skilled department in support of the corporation’s global tax function. Working within a group of professionals, you will undertake various types of analytical and compliance activities and collaborate with various stakeholders and external advisors. We are looking for a team player with excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills to join this dynamic group. This is an excellent career opportunity to specialize in the area of corporate taxation.

In This Role, You Will

• Partner with various departments and provide tax expertise.
• Contribute to the strategic planning, forecasting and budgeting of the various Cameco entities.
• Compile, analyze, report and defend royalty and tax information for internal and external disclosures.
• Support ongoing continuous improvement initiatives and projects as required, including proactively participating in the identification and development of efficient, value-added processes.

Required

• Canadian Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation;
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, accounting, finance, or a related field;
• Five to 10 years of relevant work experience, with a focus on Canadian tax compliance;
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);
• Completion or enrollment in the CPA Canada in-depth tax course;
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Recommended

• Ability to prioritize assignments, manage multiple deadlines and organize work independently;
• Experience in a large multi-national enterprise with a tax provision component or equivalent;
• Experience using ERP software (SAP);
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
• Results-oriented, proactive, with a mindset of continuous improvement.

Conditions Of Employment

Background check required.

Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes:

• Competitive compensation program with base and variable pay;
• Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account;
• Fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave;
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs;
• RRSP and RPP matching program;
• Career development opportunities;
• Relocation costs.

Cameco is an employment equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups. We are strengthened by the diverse backgrounds of experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as equivalent combination of education and work experience are considered.

This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.

Salary Range: $93,000 – $129,000

The physical and psychological safety of our employees is a top priority at Cameco. We invite candidates to voluntarily disclose accommodation requirements, if contacted in relation to a job opportunity. Information received will be addressed confidentially and Cameco’s Workplace Inclusion and Accommodation Program document is available upon request. Successful candidates for all positions that will work at Safety Sensitive Sites or Safety Sensitive Positions must take and pass a Substance Test, which includes marijuana, as a condition of employment. Marijuana remains in a user’s system for about 30 days, so applicants who recently used marijuana recreationally should not expect to pass a substance test.