Financial Accountant/Analyst

Company: Ogwadeni:deo

Financial Accountant/Analyst OGD-24-R001-013

OGWADENI:DEO

PERMANENT FULL TIME

 

Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) From July 12, 2024 until filled for the Financial Accountant/Analyst position with Ogwadeni:deo.  The Job Posting and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website.  Online applications accepted through  Get Involved – Ogwadeni:deo (ogwadenideotco.org)  or email careers@ogwadenideotco.org  

 

Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

 

Only qualified applicants eligible for interview will be contacted, thank you to all other applicants for your interest.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Financial Accountant/Analyst has responsibility for ensuring adherence to financial management policies, procedures, and standards, preparation of reports as required by the Manager of Finance and ensuring proper monitoring and analysis of agency revenues and expenditures.  

 

Type	Full Time
Closing Date	Until Filled
Term:	Permanent
Hours of Work	35 Hours per week
Wage	TBD
Number of Position:	1

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must a University Degree with a major in accounting
• Must have a minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in financial and personnel management, preferably in a social services setting. 
• CPA accounting designation an asset 
• Must pass a criminal reference check. 
• Will be native in preference to other applicants
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SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose one method ONLY):

 

Method #1: OGWADENI:DEO IN PERSON DROP OFF – Applications must include all of the following:

 

1. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.

 

2. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.

 

3. Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
4. Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:

 

Financial Accountant/Analyst OGD-24-013

PERMANENT FULL TIME

c/o Reception Desk

2469 Fourth Avenue

Ohsweken, Ontario  N0A 1M0

Business Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

 

Method #2:  EMAIL SUBMISSION

 

1. Please ensure all required documents are provided/uploaded with your application package, which include:
   1. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
   2. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
   3. Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
2. Please email application package to David Walpole, Human Resources Coordinator at careers@ogwadenideotco.org
   1. Please ensure the job title and posting number is in the subject line.
3. If you have any questions or need assistance please reach out to David Walpole, Human Resources Coordinator at 519-445-1834 ext. 4554 or via email at careers@ogwadenideotco.org.

 

Method #3:  Online

 

1. Please visit: Get Involved – Ogwadeni:deo (ogwadenideotco.org)to access our job board and follow the directions to apply.
2. Please ensure all required documents are provided/uploaded with your application package, which includes:
   3. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.
   4. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
   5. Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.

 

If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to Ogwadeni:deo Human Resources at 519-445-1864 or via email at careers@ogwadenideotco.org

 

Method #4: GREAT – Applications must include all of the following:

 

1. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
2. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
3. Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
4. Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:

 

Financial Accountant/Analyst OGD-24-013

PERMANENT FULL TIME

Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)

P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court

Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0

 

 

 

 

Title of Immediate Supervisor:

Manager of Finance

Team:

Finance

 

Mission

We are dedicated to assume our responsibilities for taking care of children in partnership with the community:

• By strengthening families through healing at home and in the community,
• By practicing client centered approaches,
• By honouring the family of origin,
• By valuing, upholding and bringing forward Ogwehon:we/Haudenosaunee/Indigenous knowledge as foundational practices of family wellness, and
• By respecting the expertise within the community.

We will demonstrate kindness and understanding to reinforce Ogwehon:we values in the practices of delivering, managing and administering our services. We strengthen the relationships of women and men in a gender balanced development of family systems.

 

Purpose of the Role
The Financial Accountant/Analyst has responsibility for ensuring adherence to financial management policies, procedures, and standards, preparation of reports as required by the Manager of Finance and ensuring proper monitoring and analysis of agency revenues and expenditures.
Major Position Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SUPPORT TO OGWEHO:WEH FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND YOUTH    Assists the Manager of Finance in ensuring that Commission-approved financial management policies and procedures are implemented and followed, and that Commission-approved standards are met in day-to-day management and administration   Assists the Manager of Finance in ensuring that a 12-month expenditure plan is prepared in advance of each fiscal year and presented to the Commission for review and approval.  Ensures the proper management of the paper and electronic financial record keeping   Assists in maintaining full and accurate accounting records that are in compliance with Ogwadeni:deo financial management policies and procedures, terms of funding agreements and relevant accounting standards.    RESPONSIBILITIES TO OGWADENI:DEO THE AGENCY  Conducts financial analysis and prepares budget to actual variance reports as required  Ensures the proper processing of invoices, ensures appropriate documentation is on file and reviews all cheques for approval levels and documentation prior to signing, or recommendation to sign and release.  Ensures that budget and expenditures are properly coded and posted to the accounting system.  Assists in monitoring process for internal controls (ie. approvals, segregation of duties, expense verification).   Completes reconciliation of monthly balance sheet accounts, including bank, investment, trust and reserve accounts of Ogwadeni:deo.  Monitors GL transactions for errors or discrepanices. Prepares input of all AR and General Ledger entries ensuring proper audit documentation.   Arranges for, facilitates, and assists with the annual audit process (by the Auditor approved by the Commission).  Assists the Manager of Finance in ensuring the establishment and maintenance of positive relations and working arrangements between Ogwadeni:deo, other community-based Programs and relevant external agencies.  Assists with provincial and federal reporting requirements (Quarterly, Annually) Analyzes expenditures for trends and makes recommendations for strategic spending.   Acts as a role model and represents and promotes the Ogwadeni:deo Program in a courteous, cooperative and professional manner.  Ensures the effective implementation of other duties as determined by the supervisor.
Knowledge, Experience & Skills Required
Basic/Mandatory Requirements  Must a University Degree with a major in accounting Must have a minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in financial and personnel management, preferably in a social services setting.  CPA accounting designation an asset  Must pass a criminal reference check.  Will be native in preference to other applicants.    Knowledge Requirements  Must be thoroughly familiar with the financial requirements associated with federal and provincial funding of transfer payment agencies.  Must be thoroughly familiar with Ogwadeni:deo Financial Management Policies.  Must have a solid background in the use of computers with specific knowledge of accounting, spreadsheet, and document software.   Must have a sound knowledge of techniques used in financial research/analysis.    Ability Requirements  Relate effectively to and supervise staff as a diplomatic and flexible team player.  Work effectively with the management and staff of other programs/agencies and provincial/federal officials.  Effectively manage financial matters.  Effectively manage reporting staff personnel matters.  Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Specific Working Conditions & Requirements
This position, given that the primary responsibility is to assist the Manager of Finance in ensuring that child/youth protection services and service support requirements (including child-in-care and court costs that can be highly variable over time) can be met within a largely formula-driven budget, in ensuring that staff financial concerns  of staff are addressed effectively and in ensuring that the very detailed reporting requirements imposed by the Commission and external funder are met accurately can involve considerable mental stress.