Financial Compliance Clerk - 4 Month Contract

Vaco by Highspring; Burlington; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A finance recruitment firm is seeking a Financial Compliance Officer in Burlington, Canada. The role involves monitoring financial transactions, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of experience in a similar field. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $25 - $27.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial compliance or accounting.
• Experience in a regulated or nonprofit environment is preferred.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review financial transactions for compliance.
• Conduct internal audits on financial processes.
• Provide training and guidance on compliance policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

Financial software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Opportunity

• Monitor and review financial transactions to ensure compliance with applicable laws
• Conduct periodic internal audits and risk assessments on financial processes
• Ensure proper handling and reporting of contracts, trust funds, and other regulated financial instruments
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies during reviews and inspections
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams to develop and implement compliance procedures
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial and regulatory changes
• Prepare and submit compliance reports and documentation to senior management
• Provide training and guidance to staff on compliance and financial policies
• Investigate any financial discrepancies or suspected breaches of compliance, and recommend corrective actions

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial compliance, or accounting, preferably in a regulated or nonprofit environment
• Familiarity with trust fund accounting, donor fund management, and nonprofit financial standards is a strong asset
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and organizational skills
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite

Salary Range

$25 - $27 an hour

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.