Finance Officer

at  Assembly of First Nations

WHO WE ARE

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is an advocacy organization, taking direction and fulfilling mandates as directed by First Nations in-Assembly through resolutions. As a national advocacy organization for First Nations, the AFN seeks to advance First Nations Inherent and Treaty Rights through the development policy, public education and where applicable, the co-development of legislation to build First Nations capacity.
The AFN was created out of a desire among First Nations leadership for a strong and effective collective advocacy organization. From this, values such as respect for human rights, diversity, justice, and the sovereignty of each rights-holding First Nation guide the work of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-5 years of experience in accounting with a strong understanding of GAAP.
• Experience working for charity or non-profit organization
• University degree in commerce, business, or accounting, working toward Accounting designation CPA, CA/CGA is an asset.
• Significant knowledge and understanding of current and acceptable financial
• practices and procedures
• Demonstrated superior attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience working with First Nations communities is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills, project leadership, teamwork and judgement
• Diplomacy, tact and decision-making ability
• Demonstrated planning & organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and set priorities to ensure timely
• completion of work within established deadlines
• Strong computer skills in ACCPAC/ SAGE, Excel, SAP CONCUR, Laserfische, and powerBI.
  Thank you for your interest in employment with the AFN!
  AFN may cancel, postpone, or revise employment opportunities at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 à 5 ans d’expérience en comptabilité avec une compréhension approfondie des PCGR.
• Expérience au sein d’une organisation caritative ou à but non lucratif.
• Diplôme universitaire en commerce, en affaires ou en comptabilité, avec l’objectif souhaitable d’obtenir le titre de comptable CPA, CA/CGA.
• Connaissance et compréhension approfondies des pratiques et procédures financières courantes et acceptables.
• Attention particulière aux détails et à l’exactitude.
• Une expérience de travail avec les communautés des Premières Nations est un atout.
• Entregent, direction de projet, travail d’équipe et jugement.
• Diplomatie, tact et capacité à prendre des décisions.
• Compétences avérées en matière de planification et d’organisation.
• Capacité avérée à effectuer plusieurs tâches à la fois et à établir des priorités pour réaliser le travail dans les délais impartis.
• Solides compétences informatiques en ACCPAC/SAGE, Excel, SAP CONCUR, Laserfische et powerBI.
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  L’APN se réserve le droit d’annuler, de reporter ou de modifier les offres d’emploi à tout moment

THE ROLE

The Finance Officer ensures that costs are allocated according to established procedures and in accordance with approved budget, monitors, maintains and oversees the control of accounts and records in such areas as disbursements, travel expenses, and service contracts. The incumbent applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. The Financial Officer may perform other financial duties including cost analyses functions, and cost control systems as required.

REPORTING TO THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR, THE FINANCE OFFICER HAS THE FOLLOWING KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs day to day financial activities including accounts payables and receivables, printing cheques and posting journal entries
• Prepare month end balance sheet account reconciliations
• Assist in solving issues/challenges within finance area
• Prepare journal entries, month-end accruals
• Assist in excel template preparation for various business areas
• prepare financial reports
• Promptly anticipates and responds to information and action requests related to finance and relevant information throughout and across the Sector and other AFN Sectors
• Participates in audits and data collection efforts and preparing explanations to auditors
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or CFO