financial manager

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Port Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Port Hawkesbury, Canada, seeks a professional with expertise in financial planning and management. The position requires overseeing budgets, managing contracts, and advising senior management, necessitating a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience. Candidates should excel in interpersonal skills and have proficiency in accounting software. The role is on-site, emphasizing a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and a substantial workload. Benefits include free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience.
• Knowledge in accounting and financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control budget and expenditures.
• Review budgets and financial reports for specific projects.
• Establish and implement policies and procedures.
• Monitor financial control systems.
• Manage contracts.
• Oversee the preparation of reports.
• Advise senior management.
• Oversee payroll administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Organized

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Outlook

Quick Books

Accounting software

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• German

Budgetary responsibility

• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Responsibilities Tasks

• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Review budgets and financial reports for specific projects
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Monitor financial control systems
• Manage contracts
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Oversee payroll administration

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• Quick Books
• Accounting software

Area of work experience

• Management

Area of specialization

• Accounting
• Financial planning

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available