Student Trainee - Finance

at  Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Finance Manager, Controllership the Student Trainee will assist with all aspects of financial support for the Finance business unit within CAMH. This is a (1-year) part-time, contract position. The successful candidate will focus on special projects such as assisting in the process automation of reporting and monitoring Research Finance deliverables and milestones, Vendor Master Review and AP and AR projects. The successful candidate will help ensure data integrity in the system by updating the activity attributes as required. The successful candidate will also work strategically with internal client departments, research business unit and management to complete the assigned special projects.

Your accountabilities will include:

• Updating activity attributes related to grants deliverables and milestones in Lawson.
• Assisting Accounts Receivable Department with analyses and other confidential projects.
• Assisting Accounts Payable with other defined projects and data collection.
• Supporting an environment that encourages best practices, high standards, and innovation.
• Developing additional analysis and reporting on an ad-hoc basis to respond to management requirements for timely, accurate and relevant information.
• Other relevant duties as assigned by management.
• The successful candidate will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration from a recognized institution.
• 2 years of related experience, preferably in the not-for-profit sector.
• Demonstrated business experience in data validation.
• Excellent analytical, problem recognition and problem solving skills.
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, and have demonstrated excellence in organizing and prioritizing workflow in a fast paced and high volume environment.
• Experience with Lawson Financial Systems is a MUST have.
• Highly computer literate with advanced knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to liaise with internal and external departments.
• Strong relationship building and conflict resolution skills.
• Record of work accuracy and timeliness under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates the ability and interest in working with a diverse team in an environment that values diversity and equity.
• Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

Please refer the Job description for details