Senior Finance Officer

Job title: Senior Finance Officer

Job description: As per HRM Directive 518, this employment opportunity is restricted to NCL Beneficiaries by Location

Union Status:

Salary:

$92,196.00 to $104,637.00 per year, 37.5 hours/week

Northern Allowance:

$24,214.00 per year

Closing Date:

Friday, March 18, 2022 – 11:59pm

This is a Position of Trust and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required.

As per HRM Directive 518, this employment opportunity is restricted to NCL Beneficiaries by Location

Reporting to the Manager, Finance and Administration, the Senior Finance Officer provides accounting services such as accounts payable, accounts reeivable, revenue operations These services are in accordance with generally acceptable accounting principles (GAAP), all applicable legislation, policy, procedures and collective agreements. The Officer will ensure effective accounting controls are in place and implemented correctly and those financial transactions, payment processes, revenues, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and reports are conducted in a timely manner and will provide senior financial advice and support to clients and staff, assess and evolve financial procedures, internal controls, audit verification processes and reporting to ensure operational effectiveness, quality financial and client services.

This position works closely with the Manager on budget forecasting, monitoring and control. You will participate in the preparation and analysis of expenditure reports and determining trends in budget forecasting. You will provide senior advice on the maintenance and quality of information in Free Balance financial and other systems, and provide expertise to Program Managers on budget status, funds, contracts, payroll and other issues.

Supervises the work of full-time and casual staff. Establishes work plans, provides ongoing advice, coach and motivation, and approves leave and attendance. Contributes to the conduct of performance appraisals in accordance with policy, identifies training requirements, ensures the development of annual training plans,and recommends disciplinary actions. Participates in recruitment, employee retention, succession planning and vacancy management initiatives/projects and in grievance responses.

The successful candidate will have a Diploma in Business Administration or related field, along with (3) three years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing, or similar financial areas, in a computerized environment. Experience in conducting background research and analysis, developing financial reports and summaries and providing advisory services to the clients and supervising, mentoring and/or providing training and/or guidance to colleagues and/or subordinate staff.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, English and French. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official language is an asset. Knowledge of Inuit language, communities, culture, land and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit is an asset.

Equivalencies that consist of an acceptable combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to . Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a more representative workforce so it can better understand and serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit. Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Nunavut Priority Hiring Policy.
• Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal record check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.
• Applicants may submit their resume in the Official Language of their choice.
• Eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
• Job descriptions may be obtained by fax, email or on the website.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact:

Government of Nunavut
P.O. Box 239
Igloolik, Nunavut X0A 0L0
Phone: 867-934-2025
Toll free: 1-800-682-9033
Fax: 867-934-2027
Email:

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Has closing date

THE HONOURABLE DAVID JOANASIE Minister of Community and Government Services

David Joanasie was re-elected by acclamation to represent the constituency of South Baffin in the 6th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut.

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