Bilingual Bookkeeper (English / Hebrew)

The Azrieli Foundation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A philanthropic organization in Canada is seeking a fully bilingual Bookkeeper fluent in Hebrew and English. The role entails reviewing, translating financial documents, and reconciling transactions. Strong organizational and analytical skills are vital, along with a familiarity with Microsoft Excel. This full-time, temporary position may lead to extensions based on performance.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and interpreting financial documents in both languages.
• Demonstrated ability to review financial documents and identify inconsistencies.

Responsibilities

• Process, interpret, and translate financial documents in both Hebrew and English.
• Review documentation to ensure alignment with budgets and identify discrepancies.
• Reconcile financial reports with supporting documentation.

Skills

Fluency in Hebrew and English

Strong organizational skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

2+ years’ experience in bookkeeping or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Azrieli Foundation is one of Canada’s largest philanthropic foundations, supporting initiatives in education, science & healthcare, research and the arts. Through strategic grants and partnerships, we strive to foster innovation, empowerment and drive positive change within these critical sectors in Canada and Israel.

Position Summary :

The Azrieli Foundation is seeking a fully bilingual Bookkeeper who is fluent in both English and Hebrew. Full proficiency in reading, writing, and interpreting financial documents in both languages is essential. This role is responsible for reviewing and translating financial documentation, verifying alignment with budgets and contracts, reconciling transactions, and identifying any discrepancies or irregularities. The Bookkeeper will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and integrity of financial reporting across the Foundation’s international projects. This role will report to the Chief Legal Officer and work closely on a day-to-day basis with the Foreign Activities Managers.

This is a full-time, temporary contract role (6 months), with the possibility of extension based on performance and organizational need.

Responsibilities

• Process, interpret, and translate financial documents in both Hebrew and English.
• Review spreadsheets and other documentation to : Confirm consistency with general ledger entries Ensure all expenditures align with approved budgets Identify and flag inconsistencies, discrepancies, irregularities, and missing or unclear items
• Reconcile financial reports with books and records, cross-referencing against supporting documentation such as invoices and receipts
• Escalate financial concerns and anomalies to managers for further assessment
• Maintain organized, auditable records of reconciliations, communications, and document reviews
• Prepare clear, concise written reports summarizing reconciliation findings
• Collaborate with managers to uphold financial and compliance standards, ensuring all paperwork is complete and accurate

Required Qualifications & Experience

2+ years’ experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or financial reconciliation roles

Fluency in Hebrew and English, with the ability to read, interpret, and accurately translate financial documents in both languages

Demonstrated ability to review and assess financial documents and identify inconsistencies

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Skills

Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills

Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail

Comfortable working independently

Able to work with confidential or sensitive information

Living Our Values

Our values are the bedrock of our culture. They shape how we work, how we collaborate and how we make decisions—every single day. Those who succeed at the Azrieli Foundation exemplify the core principles of :

Integrity & respect

Taking on big challenges

Excellence

Passion for making a difference

Results-oriented mindset

Sustainable impact

Inclusivity and Accessibility

Living our values means creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to contribute. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is one way we put those values into practice.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and value diverse backgrounds, abilities and ways of thinking. Diversity and inclusion make our organization strong, productive and innovative. Applicants with lived experience who identify as neurodivergent are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to creating inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require an accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please reach out [e-mail].

About the Foundation :

Driven by a strong belief in philanthropy’s powerful role and responsibility, the Azrieli Foundation empowers people by supporting a broad range of organizations, facilitating innovative outcomes and increasing knowledge and understanding in the search for practical and novel solutions.

With a firm conviction that everyone has potential, we work to open doors, break ground and nurture networks, empowering the most vulnerable to the most exceptional to achieve their best and contribute to society.

In addition to strategic philanthropic investments, the Azrieli Foundation operates several initiatives including the Azrieli Fellows Program, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, the Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Program, the Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre and others.

Application instructions :

To apply for this role, please submit your application on the Foundation Careers page here :

https : / / azrielifoundation.bamboohr.com / careers / 35?source=aWQ9MjY%3D