Brunei Office Manager/Finance Generalist (Ottawa, Canada / Brunei)
Career Description A little bit about us: As a testimonial to the success of our global business and our commitment to Asia Pacific, SkyWave is excited to announce the opening of a new regional office in Brunei in 2009. In anticipation, we are now investing in qualified candidates who will lead this expansion while gaining invaluable international exposure. Recognized as the global leader in two-way satellite telematics products and services AND recognized as one of the fastest growing wireless companies in North America in 2007, SkyWave Mobile Communications is pleased to announce exciting opportunities to join our winning team. Join us for a permanent full-time career with our company that starts with a 1-year assignment in Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful nation’s capital, where you will have the opportunity to complete extensive training and work with industry professionals to develop invaluable technical skills. From there, your career awaits. Today our employees hold exciting positions based out of Canada, Hong Kong, and Latin America where we support customers all over the world.    SkyWave Mobile Communications (www.SkyWave.com) is the global leader for two-way satellite telematics products and services. We design and manufacture integrated satellite terminals, satellite/GPRS wireless controllers and provides network services to enable dependable, low-cost, remote management, security and logistics solutions for fixed and mobile assets. We sell through a global network of over 170 Solution Provider partners who provide industry-specific expertise in more than 40 countries. With over 110,000 terminal units shipped, Solution Providers trust SkyWave to deliver dependable global, cost-effective, reliable, timely and scalable services for their end-user applications. Our products are field-tested and proven reliable for a broad range of industry applications including land mobile, marine, oil & gas, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), government and defence. Established in 1997, we are a privately held company headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.   SkyWave’s field-proven products and services include the flagship DMR-200 series of D+ terminals, which set the industry standard for reliable, burst-messaging communications; the DMR-800D terminal, the latest evolution of the DMR-series terminals combining enhanced features for extended application capability; and the SureLinx 8000 series satellite/GPRS integrated wireless controller for use with dual-mode applications. All products are designed for use with the trusted SkyWave D+ or SkyWave IsatM2M network services and are backed by SkyWave’s industry-leading customer service. A little bit about the role: SkyWave currently has a fulltime permanent opening for an Office Manager/Finance Generalist. While in this role, the successful incumbent will report to the Chief Financial Officer and apply in-depth knowledge of business and accounting principles and practices to perform various accounting and administrative activities.  The successful incumbent will be responsible for providing assistance to all functional groups within the finance department including administration, finance, and facilities. This may include the preparation and analysis of management reports, financial statements or business cases, preparation of budgets, forecasts and variances, submission of regulatory reports, and advising functional management on financial issues. Also included will be the sorting, batching and processing of invoices, maintenance of new and existing vendor information, preparation of weekly cheque runs and ad hoc wire transfers, and processing expense claims in accordance with company policy. Filing of all accounts payable and accounts receivable information, reconciliation of vendor statements and maintenance of certain company forms will be part of regular activities in this role. The successful incumbent will also be responsible to prepare monthly inventory reports, prepare month end entries and other activities relating to inventory and cycle count. Additionally this role will include the co-ordination and booking of travel arrangements and assisting with phone coverage. Researching issues, analyzing problems, determining approaches, compiling data and preparing reports are part of everyday functions in this role. Interfacing with and coordinating activities between various internal departments is also required.  Work is generally of a critical and time sensitive nature. Regularly uses tact and diplomacy and practical knowledge of industry/company policies, practices and procedures. Handles difficult situations with grace ensuring customers feel satisfied with the final outcome. This role will also be responsible to identify opportunities to improve processes and productivity to ensure that we meet our goal of superior customer support for our valued customers.     Preference will be given to candidates with 1-2 years experience in an office management and/or Finance role with a Bachelors Degree or Masters in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration. Candidates must have experience with accounting systems and practices including intimate hands-on knowledge of accounting from ground zero. A high degree of proficiency in AccPac (or similar) plus all MS Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) is preferred.  The position requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to deal with constantly changing requirements and priorities. Superior organizational skills and outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of Executive/Senior staff and clients are a must. Candidates with experience in a high tech environment with foreign currency accounts and compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations will be preferred. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is dependable, driven, personable, works well in a dynamic team environment and who likes to have fun too! Candidates must be legally able to work in Brunei, be available to relocate to Ottawa, Ontario Canada for a minimum one-year assignment and have the ability to pass all visa and work permit requirements for Canada.  Given the international nature of this role, flexible work hours and the ability to travel are required.  A little bit about Ottawa: SkyWave Mobile Communications is located in Ottawa, Ontario which is Canada’s National Capital, just minutes from many unique attractions and events. These attractions include the Historic Byward Market, National Arts Centre, Scotiabank Place, and the Casino Lac-Leamy. Ottawa's National Museums include The National Gallery of Canada, Canada Science and Technology Museum, The Canadian Museum of Civilization, The Canada Aviation Museum, The Canadian War Museum, and The Canadian Museum of Nature. Other museums of interest are The Bank of Canada Currency Museum, Royal Canadian Mint and the Canada Agriculture Museum. Other links of interest: Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation Destination Ottawa All about the Ottawa Valley Ottawa's Four Day Forecast Driving Directions and Maps Currency Converter Interested? At SkyWave, we believe that our people are our strength. Our success stems from our ability to attract and retain the best people who deliver a high level of performance and skill. It is their commitment, talents, and knowledge that drive our success. It is also these values that make SkyWave a great place to work and learn everyday. Come join our team and make a career choice that is both challenging and rewarding. Apply today via our website @ www.SkyWave.com or email to hrbrunei@skywave.com. We are committed to employment equity. SkyWave would like to thank all applicants in advance and advise them that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Reference	Brunei Office Manager/Finance Generalist (Ottawa, Canada / Brunei)
Career Type	Full-time
Career Status	Interviewing
Location	Ottawa, Canada for a 1 year assignment; then positioned in Brunei
Duration
Company Information	SkyWave Mobile Communications 1145 Innovation Drive, Suite 288 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2K 3G8 Website: www.skywave.com
How to Apply	Apply today via our website @ www.SkyWave.com or email to hrbrunei@skywave.com.
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