Senior Finance Clerk

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein dynamisches und engagiertes Regierungsunternehmen sucht einen Senior Finance Clerk, um finanzielle Dienstleistungen zu erbringen und sicherzustellen, dass die finanziellen Aufzeichnungen genau und zeitgerecht verarbeitet werden. Diese Rolle bietet die Möglichkeit, in einem unterstützenden Team zu arbeiten, das sich für die Förderung von Inuit-Werten und die Schaffung eines repräsentativen öffentlichen Dienstes einsetzt. Die Position bietet eine wettbewerbsfähige Vergütung sowie umfangreiche Leistungen, einschließlich medizinischer und zahnärztlicher Versorgung, und ist eine hervorragende Gelegenheit für jemanden, der in einer einzigartigen und kulturell reichen Umgebung arbeiten möchte.

Benefits

Medizinische und zahnärztliche Leistungen

Pensionsplan

Umzugshilfen

Karriereentwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Qualifications

• Ein Jahr relevante Erfahrung in der Finanzverwaltung.
• Kenntnisse in der Bearbeitung von Finanztransaktionen und Datenverarbeitung.

Responsibilities

• Verarbeitung von Debitoren und Kreditoren sowie anderen finanziellen Transaktionen.
• Eingabe und Überprüfung von Finanzdaten in Systemen.

Skills

Finanzverwaltung

Datenverarbeitung

Kundenservice

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computerisierte Finanzsysteme

Job description

Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut.

Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including (but not limited to): social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Please only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you. We will make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern.

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People, and recent graduates in 2023. Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

The Nunavut Housing Corporation is an agency of the Government of Nunavut which serves the housing needs of one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada. NHC’s mandate is to create, co-ordinate, and administer housing programs in order to provide fair access to a range of affordable housing options to families and individuals in Nunavut. NHC has recently launched The Nunavut 3000 Strategy, (www.igluliuqatigiingniq.ca) which is a collaboration between the government and its partners to deliver 3,000 new units across the housing continuum by 2030.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Officer - Supervisory, the Senior Finance Clerk is responsible for delivering a range of financial services, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and revenue processing. This involves accurate data entry, verification, reconciliation, investigation, correction, and reporting, as well as providing administrative support and client advice. By ensuring the timely and accurate processing of financial records in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, the Senior Finance Clerk supports effective departmental operations, contributes to sound financial decision-making, promotes compliance, and helps maintain the professionalism and reliability of financial services.

Key Responsibilities Of The Successful Candidate Will Also Include

• Processes accounts payable/receivable and other financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely issue resolution.
• Enters and verifies financial data in systems, reconciles general ledger accounts, and corrects discrepancies.
• Provides guidance on financial systems, policies, and procedures; responds to inquiries and supports issue resolution.
• Prepares and reviews financial documents, maintains control records, and manages files in line with records policies.
  
  

The knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position are typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma, along with one (1) year of relevant finance experience in a computerized environment. Experience in delivering client services is also required.

This is a Position of Trust and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

An eligibility list may be created to fill current and future vacancies across Nunavut Housing Corporation in all communities.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the reference # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.