ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FINANCE

Job title: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FINANCE

Company: Kativik Regional Government

Job description: JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) is a supra municipal organization north of the 55th parallel with an important operating and infrastructure budget. We are currently looking for a highly energetic and motivated candidate to work in Kuujjuaq, in the capacity of:

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FINANCE
(PERMANENT, FULL-TIME)

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Assistant Director Finance oversees tasks related to the management and follow-up of the KRG’s centralized finance and accounting systems and processes. The selected candidate will have the following responsibilities:

 Communicate and disseminate information related to internal controls and procedures;
 Elaborate and provide remedial measures for existing procedures as is necessary;
 Recommend measures to resolve issues related to work methods/processes and to the accounting system while striving to improve work processes, including cost savings and effectiveness;
 Ensure best practices on the implementation of procedures as well as proper training and follow-up;
 Assist employees in applying procedures and controls;
 Supervise accounts payable and receivable operations and support these sections on a day to day basis with an ability to roll up her/his sleeves and be proactive;
 Review accounts receivable monthly sub-ledger and ensure proper follow-up;
 Ensure the issuance of monthly budget variance reports;
 Assist in the preparation of audits;
 Oversee month end and year end closing activities for all aspects of accounting, including GL accounts, accounts payable reconciliations, accrual postings and analysis;
 In collaboration with the Director, analyse and implement the auditor’s recommendations
 Maintain and update the training plan for the Finance department employees;
 Coordinate timekeeping and payroll systems as well as support daily payroll operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:
 A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or in a related field;
 CPA designation required;
 A minimum of five (5) years of experience in accounting and finance, experience in municipal accounting is considered an asset;
 A demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge and expertise in the field of accounting;
 Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, English and French;
 Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Sage Accpacc and Ceridian considered an asset;
 Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build and support strong teams.

Place of work: Kuujjuaq
Salary scale: Minimum $83 972/year; maximum $115 462/year
Benefits*: Cost of living differential: Minimum of $8 500/year
Food allowance: Minimum of $3 707/year
Annual leave trips: maximum of 3 per person annually;
RRSP: 7.5% employer
Group Insurance
Vacation: 30 days
Statutory Holidays: 19 days including 10 during Christmas holidays

Please send your resume to:

Human Resources
Kativik Regional Government
P.O. Box 9
Kuujjuaq, Québec JOM 1CO
Fax: (819) 964-2975
Email: humanresources@krg.ca

Kativik Regional Government

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) is a supra municipal organization north of the 55th parallel with an operating and infrastructure budget to date of over $145,000,000. The KRG has a strong presence in each of the communities of Nunavik…

Expected salary: $83972 – 115462 per year

Location: Quebec

Job date: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:46:53 GMT