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1 Full-Time Position for Innu Education Board Office
Temporarily located in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accounting Manager is responsible for the effective management of the daily accounting operations, including supervising staff, ensuring efficient workflow, and adhering to policies and procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operations:
- Manage the full cycle accounting process and maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
- Supervise the daily operations of the Finance Department, including Purchase Order Process, Payroll and Accounts Payable
- Ensure operating timelines and payment schedules are met - payroll is processed and payables are paid in a timely manner
- Lead the month-end financial close process
- Lead year end financial procedures and liaise with external auditors
- Provides input in the development and implementation of finance operational guidelines, policies and procedures
- Support the implementation of new accounting software
Financial Management
- Ensure that transactions are properly reviewed and recorded in accordance to MTIE policies and Public Sector Accounting Standards
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger and bank accounts, ensuring accuracy in financial records
- Assist in the budgeting process and monitoring actuals against budgets
- Assist in the timely preparation of monthly financial reports
People Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high performing team environment
- Evaluate the performance of finance staff as per established process, providing coaching and constructive feedback
- Plan staff leaves to ensure adequate coverage and minimal service disruption
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree, diploma or certificate in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience
- A professional accounting designation is considered an asset
- Strong ability to perform and provide guidance on diversified accounting functions
- Excellent ability to effectively organize the workload of finance team members
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Ability to successfully and periodically undergo and appropriate criminal records review and vulnerable sector check
Salary: Salary negotiable commensurate with experience and education.
Competition Number: MTIE-004-2024
Closing date: SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Please send resume, references and quote competition number to:
Rena Penashue, Director of Human Resources
MAMU TSHISHKUTAMASHUTAU INNU EDUCATION
PO BOX 1539, SHESHATSHIU, NL A0P 1T0
Phone: 709 372-4015 Fax: 709 896-0796
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (preferred)
- Bookkeeping: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-09-30
