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Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Financial Partner of Engineering Basic Capital, the Assistant Project Officer (APO) is responsible for ensuring that Basic Capital programs meet Basic Capital Accounting Guidelines.

Main Responsibilities

Audit and Support of Basic Capital Projects

Perform an assessment to ensure that expenditures charges to Basic Capital projects meet the Company's pre-determined capitalization criteria

Identify, document and correct misclassifications of costs within Basic Capital projects

Proactively work with Engineering Management and Field employees to understand the nature of certain charges to projects

Ensure that the number of projects audited adheres to the minimum percentage of total Basic Capital spent in a given year, in accordance with internal control requirements

Support Project Officers regarding any issues brought in monthly budget reviews; perform corrective journal entries as required

Coaching and Training

Provide guidance and training to Engineering

Reporting

Liaise with Engineering AVP and/or Chief on control failures and corrective steps

Answer to internal and external audit department on their findings

Working Conditions

The role requires minimal travel (10%) and occasional work outside of working hours. The dress code is business casual.

Requirements

Experience

Engineering, Finance or Audit

Engineering, finance or audit experience

Education/Certification/Designation

High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)

Competencies

Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance

Tracks metrics to achieve ambitious targets and holds self accountable to meet performance expectations

Knows the business and stays current with industry trends to elevate expertise and work

Promotes ideas while evaluating impacts

Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts well to its audience

Initiates, influences and drives organizational changes to enable business transformation

Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively

Builds and maintains an internal network to support a better overall work experience

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Time management

Strong computer skills

Microsoft Office especially Excel

PMA

SAP

Fieldglass

Knowledge of Engineering field work and procedures

Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don't see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at .

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