Finance & Administration Officer (2 Positions)

Government of Northwest Territories; Villiage of Fort Simpson; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Fort Simpson is seeking a Finance & Administration Officer to ensure the effective management of financial operations. Responsibilities include maintaining payroll, financial reporting, and managing financial systems. The ideal candidate should have a background in accounting and possess strong analytical and organizational skills. This position requires a minimum of one year of relevant experience and educational qualifications in a related field. Competitive remuneration and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Education in a professional and university level accounting program.
• At least one year work experience in an intermediate position.
• Being bonded or eligible for bond application.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor financial, administrative and payroll operations.
• Ensure effective and accurate operations of financial reports.
• Monitor internal controls and financial processes.

Skills

Knowledge of financial and administrative policies

Knowledge of budgeting processes

Knowledge of payroll systems

Analytical and problem solving skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Education

Education in professional and university level accounting program

Diploma in accounting or finance

Certificate in accounting or finance

Tools

Computerized accounting programs

Job description

Finance & Administration Officer (2 Positions)

The Finance and Administration Officer is responsible for maintaining and monitoring financial, administrative and payroll for the Dehcho Divisional Education Council and its eight District Education Authorities to ensure effective, efficient and accurate operations.

This role reports to the Comptroller and is responsible for maintaining and monitoring the day to day financial, accounting and payroll system within the DDEC central office. The Finance and Administration Officer works independently and is responsible for the day to day operations of specific tasks. The Officer is responsible for maintaining and monitoring internal controls with the Division office and for monitoring the financial reports and processes of the DDEC, schools and DEAs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of financial and administrative policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles
• Specific knowledge in the areas of budgeting processes, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledgers, bank reconciliations and year-end financial procedures
• Knowledge of payroll systems and procedures and an understanding of payroll deductions and remittances.
• Familiar with computer hardware and accounting software.
• Skilled in decision making
• Familiarity with, and sensitivity to, the people and cultures of the division.
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Effective organizational skills
• Ability to use computerized accounting programs, word processing, advanced spreadsheet skills, email and the Internet
• Skilled in time management

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

The above knowledge, skills and abilities would typically be attained by education in a professional and university level accounting program with at least one year work experience in an intermediate position would also be necessary to attain the required qualifications. The person should also be bonded or eligible for bond application.

Equivalencies:

• Diploma in accounting or finance with 3-4 years work experience in an indeterminate position.
• Certificate in accounting or finance with 5 years work experience in an intermediate position.
• All other combinations of experience and education will be assessed on a case by case basis.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
9602 100 STREET
BOX240
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
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