Finance and Procurement Assistant

Victoria Park Community Homes•Hamilton, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Victoria Park Community Homes (VPCH) is seeking a full-time, temporary Finance and Procurement Assistant for a 3-month contract. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will support procurement activities and assist financial analysts with reports, reconciliations, and accounts receivable entries. The position ensures timely processing and payment of invoices and provides ongoing support to the CFO and Manager, Client Finances in preparing financial reports.

Requirements

Enrolled in Bachelor of Business Administration or Commerce, or equivalent work experience.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Windows 10, Word, Excel, & Yardi Property Management Systems.
Proven understanding of financial statements, knowledge of financial analysis, variance analysis, and forecasting.
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to self-review.
Ability to adapt to versatile deliverables/analyses and demonstrate logic/reasoning.
Exhibit strong time management skills, ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills.
Desire to learn and be involved in a variety of ad-hoc projects and changing reporting needs.
Possess the ability to take direction from several staff and set priorities accordingly.
Possess the ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise good judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential information or responding to inquiries.
Be bondable and be prepared to execute a Bondability Affidavit.
Successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory police background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous Housing or Non-Profit Accounting experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Assists the Procurement Specialist with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities, supporting smooth processing and workflow efficiency
Manages incoming purchase order requests as part of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, ensuring timely review, validation, and processing
Ensures supplier invoices are accurately processed and paid on time during scheduled cheque runs in support of P2P workflows
Assists with accounts receivables entries and related tracking activities to support overall financial and procurement process flow
Assist CFO and Manager Client Finances with monthly reporting requirements
Provide backup to the other Financial Analysts during vacations and temporary absences.
Assist the other Financial Analysts and the CFO as required.
Perform data entry as required.
Other duties as assigned.