Senior Finance Officer - Supervisory

Government of Nunavut Recruitment • NU, NU

3d • CA$113,146 - CA$128,412 • Onsite

About The Position

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Cambridge Bay only. An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Operations, the incumbent will supervise staff and provide accounting services such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue operations, etc., in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), all applicable legislation, policy, procedures and collective agreements. They will ensure effective accounting controls are in place and implemented correctly, and that financial transactions, payment processes, revenues, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations and reports are conducted in a timely manner. This position provides senior financial advice and support to clients and staff, assesses and evolves financial procedures, internal controls, audit verification processes and reporting, to ensure operational effectiveness, quality financial and client services, in accordance with the financial and service goals of the Government of Nunavut.

Requirements

• Diploma in business administration or related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing or similar financial area, in a computerized environment
• Experience in conducting background research analysis
• Experience developing financial reports and summaries
• Experience providing advisory services to clients
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and/or providing training and/or guidance to colleagues and/or subordinate staff

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages
• Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut
• Experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff
• Provide accounting services such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue operations, etc.
• Ensure effective accounting controls are in place and implemented correctly
• Ensure financial transactions, payment processes, revenues, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations and reports are conducted in a timely manner
• Provide senior financial advice and support to clients and staff
• Assess and evolve financial procedures, internal controls, audit verification processes and reporting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree