POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Lead Officer, Administrative Support (Department of Physics), the incumbent will perform a variety of activities to support the financial operations of the sector while ensuring compliance with related policies and procedures. Assist with other administrative functions (maintenance of office equipment, mail distribution, etc.) as required.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Financial transactions: Perform activities such as data entry, book keeping, record keeping, verification and reconciliation to support ongoing financial operations while ensuring compliance with established policies. Participate in the budget planning exercise by monitoring and responding to inquiries about financial activity. Identify inconsistencies and take appropriate corrective action to ensure both the integrity of the data and compliance with all relevant policies and regulations. Administer petty cash for the sector.
• Payroll: May be required to provide backup support for payroll transactions to support ongoing operations during the absence of more senior resources.
• Reporting: Provide various simple- to moderately-complex reports, on a scheduled as well as ad-hoc basis, on financial transactions, accounts, and budgets of the sector as requested to support ongoing operations and strategic planning.à
• Purchasing and inventory control: Make decentralized purchases of goods and services for the sector, on purchase order or on credit card, in compliance with all relevant policies. Control an inventory of various supplies, and register financial transactions related to the use of these supplies by internal clients.
• Records management: Maintain an effective filing and records management system to preserve confidentiality of the records and ensure that complete and accurate documentation is available for future reference or audit purposes. Maintain accurate records of key holders and related security access information for staff of the sector to ensure confidentiality of the records.
• Documentation: Write and maintain procedure manuals for internal use on procedures, processes and systems related to the incumbent’s responsibilities.