Financial Compliance Officer II

Metis Nation Saskatchewan•Saskatoon, SK

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Financial Controller at Metis Nation–Saskatchewan, the Financial Compliance Officer II is expected to assist in departmental/ministry wide budgets as well as keep track of financial reporting on a regular basis. This role is also expected to implement compliance monitoring systems, carry out financial risk management and support administration of funds in alignment with contribution agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance or compliance related role.
Advanced skills in Adobe and Microsoft Office programs Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of Métis culture.
Knowledge in financial regulations and policies.
Knowledge in risk assessment.
Knowledge and understanding of audited financial statements.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Organization and critical thinking skills and strong time-management skills.
Willingness to work in a team and independently.
Resiliency in dealing with changing schedules, timelines, and financial priorities.
Adaptive to environmental or governmental priority shifts.
A valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation to our downtown location would be required.
The successful candidate must undergo a Criminal Record Check.

Nice To Haves

CPA Canada certification would be considered an asset.
A knowledge of Sage 300 and other budgeting software's would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Enforce and ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial transactions.
Conduct regular assessments to determine whether policies are being met.
Ensures the organization is in compliance with its outside regulatory and legal requirements as well as internal policies and bylaws.
Management of financial resources.
Ensure that project financials comply with established accounting standards, donor rules and financial guidelines.
Conduct daily reviews of invoices and expense forms to validate correct coding.
Identify risk issues and challenges and recommend solutions to address them.
Report to the federal funders as per the reporting requirements laid out in the contribution agreements regarding the quarterly and annual reports as well as carry forwards.
Liaise with the MN–S Finance Department and assist in monitoring of actual expenses vs budgets.
Respond to accounts payable inquiries from internal/external stakeholders.
Provide financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis and/or as requested.
As a team player assist in developing policies and procedures in partnership with other Ministries.
Support the Ministry in budget preparations, new proposal developments and identifying areas for growth and improved outcomes for Métis citizens and the environment.
Other duties as assigned.