Business Administrator

at  YWCA Toronto

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: $55,939 annually (Level 7), plus comprehensive benefits
Location: 150 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 0B1
Internal Application Deadline: Monday, November 4, 2024
External Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

QUALIFICATIONS

• In-depth knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree (e.g. Accounting or Business Administration) (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
• 3 to 5 years directly related experience in managing and developing administrative and financial systems, providing leadership and administrative functions within a fast paced, high demand, social service setting;
• Supervisory experience in a social services or human services environment;
• Advanced computer skills in a Windows environment with strong knowledge of Accounting Software (e.g. GP Dynamics), Microsoft Office and Excel applications and working knowledge of Word;
• Ability to focus and concentrate on critical tasks to meet established deadlines;
• Uses good judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential information;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated effective, respectful interactive skills with people who have experienced homelessness, mental health and addiction issues;
• Knowledgeable of mental health/addiction issues and the impact on client’s presentation;
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, Ontario Works and relevant legislation and regulations;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience in Ministry of Health report writing;
• Demonstrated knowledge in preparing, monitoring and reconciling billings, cash and cash equivalent;
• Ability to monitor and present financial statements and present an analysis of financial issue;
• Experience working in a high demand, multi-service environment required;
• Ability to interact with a diverse community of women within mixed and supportive housing environments;
• Lived experience related to the effects of mental health and concurrent disorders an asset.
  Note: Restriction on vacation for year end closing and a variety of annual reporting and funding application deadlines. Incumbent may be required to work some evenings and week-ends.

• Assists the Managers in developing, preparing, analyzing and monitoring budgets;
• Prepares financial reports for a variety of funding applications;
• Maintains accurate records of revenue and expenses, and prepares invoices for payable and receivable accounts;
• Checks expense account submissions and Dayforce timesheet entries from relief program staff for accuracy and forwards for Manager approval;
• Assists in the development and implementation of evaluation tools aligned with both YWCA internal evaluator processes and funder specific requirements;
• Assists with the development, collection and analysis of reports using EMHware or any other program database;
• Co-ordinates privacy guidelines and protocols for Elm, Woodlawn, Housing Help and South Etobicoke based on current legislation.