Senior Finance Officer/LHO Analyst

at  Government of the Northwest Territories

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Housing NWT provides access to adequate, suitable and affordable housing through the provision of housing programs and services based on need.

JOB INFORMATION

The Senior Finance Officer/LHO Analyst performs professional accounting activities required in the support of the financial operations of the District Office including the financial monitoring and support of six North Slave District Local Housing Organizations (LHOs).
The Senior Finance Officer/LHO Analyst must have significant knowledge of accounting theory, generally accepted accounting principles, accounting / bookkeeping practices, and financial administration; working knowledge of human resource management and administrative practices; working knowledge and experience in mainframe accounting systems; working knowledge and ability to analyze and interpret legislation, policies, and procedures; demonstrated financial management and administration skills; and demonstrated auditing skills sufficient to identify financial control problems. For more information on the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required please read the attached job description.

TYPICALLY, THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE ATTAINED BY:

The completion of a university accounting degree, being actively registered in and completing the Professional Education Program (PEP) towards the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation, and four years experience in a financial, accounting and/or auditing environment.

Please refer the Job description for details