Senior Finance Officer

Job title: Senior Finance Officer

Job description: Community:

Kinngait

Reference number:

14-508091

Union Status:

Salary:

$100,780 to $114,378 per year, 37.5 hours/week

Northern Allowance:

$24,192 per year

Closing Date:

Friday, December 1, 2023 – 11:59pm

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2023. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance – one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance and Administration, the Senior Finance Officer supervises staff and provides accounting services such as accounts payable, receivable, revenue operations, etc. in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), all applicable legislation, policy, procedures and collective agreements, ensure effective accounting controls are in place and implemented correctly, and that financial transactions, payment processes, revenues, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations and reports are conducted in a timely manner.

This position works closely with the Manager on budget forecasting, monitoring and control. You will participate in the preparation and analysis of expenditure reports and determining trends in budget forecasting. You will provide senior advice on the maintenance and quality of information in Free Balance financial and other systems, and provide expertise to Program Managers on budget status, funds, contracts, payroll and other issues.

Supervises the work of full-time and casual staff. Establishes work plans, provides ongoing advice, coach and motivation, and approves leave and attendance. Contributes to the conduct of performance appraisals in accordance with policy, identifies training requirements, ensures the development of annual training plans, and recommends disciplinary actions. Participates in recruitment, employee retention, succession planning and vacancy management initiatives/projects and in grievance responses.

The successful candidate will have a Diploma in Business Administration or related field, along with (3) three years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing, or similar financial areas, in a computerized environment. Experience in conducting background research and analysis, developing financial reports and summaries and providing advisory services to the clients and supervising, mentoring and/or providing training and/or guidance to colleagues and/or subordinate staff.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, English and French. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official language is an asset. Knowledge of Inuit language, communities, culture, land and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit is an asset.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to . Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

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