Certified Professional Accountants Positions

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create, coordinate, and evaluate the financial programs and supporting information systems of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation;
• Oversee the maintenance of books of account (including but not limited to preparing checks, coding and posting invoices, preparing deposits, journal entries, reconciliations).
• Provide leadership and support to the Finance Team to ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, including:
• Accounts Payable/Receivable.
• Monthly & Quarterly preparation of Finance Statements
• Payroll Functions
• Management of investments and cashflow requirements
• Oversee internal system of handling funds
• Maintain year-end working papers and spreadsheets, and assist with preparation for any audits or independent reviews with CFO and Treasury Board
• Monthly reconciliations.
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards;
• Maintain accounts and good relations with banks;
• Assist in maintaining policy and procedure documentation for complex financial and accounting issues;
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes and impacts on the organization's books of account;
• Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all financial and bookkeeping activities;
• Recommends training requirements to keep the staff at the highest level of skill necessary to meet company needs and objectives;
• Analyze cashflow, cost controls, and expenses to guide the Treasury Board;
• Analyze financial statements to pinpoint areas of risk and/or potential weak areas;
• Engage the Finance, Executive Team, and Treasury Board around issues, trends, and changes in the operating models and operational delivery;
• Responsibility for providing effective financial controls for the organization; and 
• Performs other accounting responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• CPA designation preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in financial management.
• Experience in accounting and computerized accounting programs.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Word, SAGE Acc-Pac and Excel.
• Assertive, comfortable communicating with various types of individuals.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
• Ability to interpret and implement First Nations policies, procedures, and fiscal relationships with other levels of government.
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Deadline: March 6, 2023

Wage Negotiable.

Start Date: ASAP

If you are interested, please forward your cover letter, Criminal Record Check and resume to"

Kim Linklater, Executive Director of Human Resources

NCN

Phone: (204) 484-2604

Cell: (204) 307-2107    Fax: (204) 484-2588

Email: kimlinklater@ncncree.com