Volunteer Accountant

The Clifton Women’s Healthcare Education Network

CWHEN

Seeking: Volunteer Accountant

ABOUT US

CWHEN is a non profit whose mission is to host conferences for healthcare professionals to break down stereotypes and dispel misinformation about women’s health.

Our goal is also to create an accessible library about women’s health, with videos, peer-reviewed information and self-advocacy resources.

WHY YOU WOULD JOIN US

• If you are passionate about women’s healthcare
• If you want to be part of helping to educate women across Canada about their own health and bodily autonomy

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a motivated, skilled individual to join us as a Volunteer/ Pro Bono Accountant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You would be asked to:

• Establish and maintain appropriate financial records, including expense tracking, reconciliations, and documentation
• Provide ongoing accounting and tax guidance to the organization, particularly as it transitions from incorporated non profit to a registered charity
• Prepare and file applicable corporate tax returns and other financial reports in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements
• Establish and maintain accurate financial records, including tracking incoming funds, expenditures and funding allocation
• Assist with developing and maintaining the organization’s annual operating budget
• Assist with the financial components of CWhen’s application for registered charitable status with the Canadian revenue Agency (CRA)
• Ensure financial transparency, and risk management
• Support a culture of equity, inclusion, and accessibility

YOUR SKILLS

• Professional accounting designation (CPA ) or equivalent accounting experience.
• Proven experience in corporate or public accounting, with a strong understanding of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) standards.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and corporate tax filings
• Knowledge of Canadian corporate taxation and nonprofit financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, PeopleSoft or equivalent platforms.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and report generation
• A dedication to actively participate in fulfilling the organization’s mission
• Work with other non profit or charities will be considered an asset
• Ideally bilingual in English and French; both written and spoken. Fluency in English is essential