Finance Officer

The Rural Municipality of De Salaberry; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional municipal organization in Canada is seeking a Finance Officer to oversee financial operations, manage accounts, and prepare reports. The ideal candidate should possess a CPA or business degree in accounting with a minimum of five years of related experience. Fluency in French and English is preferred. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Preference for candidates with an accounting designation (CPA).
• Minimum of five years related experience required.
• Municipal accounting experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage bank accounts, deposits, and transfers.
• Prepare financial reports and maintain records.
• Supervise office staff as required.

Skills

Fluent in both French and English

Excellent organizational skills

Strong time management skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to handle confidential data

Analytical skills

Education

CPA or business degree majoring in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Financial software

Job description

Finance Officer Employer: The Rural Municipality of De Salaberry Location: De Salaberry Application Deadline: TBD

Job Description:

The Rural Municipality of De Salaberry invites applications for the position of Finance Officer. This is a permanent full-time position (35 hours/week). De Salaberry is a designated bilingual community and as such fluency in both French and English is considered an asset for this position.

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Finance Officer will direct the overall operation of the financial matters for the municipality. This includes, but is not limited to, managing bank accounts, deposits, transfers, property taxes, general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables, receivables, financial reporting, maintain and analyze the capital asset records in accordance with the Public Sector Accounting Board Standards for Tangible Capital Assets, maintaining files and records for same, supervision and direction of office staff when required, assisting the general public when required. The ideal candidate should be familiar with audits, invoicing and budget preparations and have excellent organizational skills and be able to handle time-sensitive tasks.

Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with an accounting designation (CPA) or a business degree majoring in accounting.
Fluency in both French and English is considered an asset.
A minimum of five years related experience.
Municipal or related accounting/financial/auditing experience would be an asset.
Have or willing to obtain the CMMA (Certificate in Manitoba Municipal Administration) designation.
Thorough knowledge of financial planning.
Strong working knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
Advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), email and internet.
Experience using financial software.
Excellent communications skills (written and oral).
Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
Strong time management skills.
Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.
Ability to work in a small office environment.
Ability to work well with the general public.

The Rural Municipality of De Salaberry offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.

The position shall remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Please submit your resume including references in confidence to:
Apply to:
RM of De Salaberry
Box 40
St. Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba R0Z 1V0
Email: [e-mail]

The RM of De Salaberry thanks all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those individuals considered for an interview will be contacted.