Summer Finance Clerk

at  First Nations Financial Management Board

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Senior Financial Officer, Support Services, the Finance Clerk supports the Financial Specialists with supporting select First Nations across Canada through remote accounting and on-going training.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 15 – 30 years to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs program;
• Must be a permanent resident of Canada, a Canadian Citizens or legally permitted and protected under the Immigration and Refugee protection during the period of employment;
• Understanding of public affairs in an area of Events, Communications or Government Relations;
• Willingness to follow industry trends and current methods;
• Experience working with Indigenous Governments, organizations and communities considered a strong asset;
• Strong communicator with a strong command of written and spoken English; French language skills considered an asset;
• Well-organized, with the ability to work within deadlines; analytical mind with attention to detail;
• Effective working skills in Microsoft Suite.
• Enrolled or completed Post-Secondary Education in Business, Finance, accounting or Administrative Studies;
• Experience working in Microsoft Office Suite;
• An understanding, awareness and appreciation of Indigenous culture and history

Assist Financial Specialist in accounting procedures, such as Bank Reconciliations, Accounts Payable, Revenue Recognition, Journal Entries with First Nation client;

• Provide monthly data analysis and reporting on First Nation clients, specific to remote accounting, sustainable training or supplemental services;
• Assist Financial Specialists in reporting and review of compliance reporting, policy & procedures reviews, project management reports and assignments;
• Provide support and development on Sustainable training or Supplemental Services training opportunities;
• Provide administrative support and technical assistance to Financial Specialists to support First Nation clients.
• Assist and support relationship with Financial Specialists to provide the knowledge transfer and capacity building to First Nation clients.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 15 – 30 years to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs program;
• Must be a permanent resident of Canada, a Canadian Citizens or legally permitted and protected under the Immigration and Refugee protection during the period of employment;
• Understanding of public affairs in an area of Events, Communications or Government Relations;
• Willingness to follow industry trends and current methods;
• Experience working with Indigenous Governments, organizations and communities considered a strong asset;
• Strong communicator with a strong command of written and spoken English; French language skills considered an asset;
• Well-organized, with the ability to work within deadlines; analytical mind with attention to detail;
• Effective working skills in Microsoft Suite.
• Enrolled or completed Post-Secondary Education in Business, Finance, accounting or Administrative Studies;
• Experience working in Microsoft Office Suite;
• An understanding, awareness and appreciation of Indigenous culture and history.

Equivalent or relevant education and/or experience may be considered.