Senior Finance Officer – Supervisory

Job title: Senior Finance Officer – Supervisory

Job description: Community:

Iqaluit

Reference number:

17-508074

Type of employment:

Union Status:

Salary:

$100,708 to $114,378 per year, 37.5 hours/week

Northern Allowance:

$16,008 per year

Closing Date:

Friday, December 1, 2023 – 11:59pm

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit, Nunavut only.

Reporting to the Manager Finance and Administration, the Senior Finance Officer supervises staff and provides accounting services such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue operations, etc. in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), all applicable legislation, policy, procedures and collective agreements, ensures 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.

The Senior Finance Officer provides senior financial advice and support to clients and staff, assesses, and evolves financial procedures, internal controls, audit verification processes and reporting, to ensure operational effectiveness, quality financial and client services, in accordance with the financial and service goals of the Government of Nunavut. The Senior Finance Officer has a supervisory impact on the quality of accounting operations, budget control and financial services provided to the assigned Department(s), compliance with legislative, policy and financial control frameworks and the accuracy of financial reports. This position impacts correct payments to employees and suppliers, the secure handling and deposit of revenues, accurate financial reports for management decision making and corporate use, effective control, transparency, and legality of multi-million-dollar O&M and capital budgets and all accounts specific to the assigned portfolio, and the reputation of the Department and the Government of Nunavut internally and externally. This position also provides advice on program administration and complex high risk program accounts, develops, and delivers training programs, and provides staff supervision and support.

The ideal candidate will have a recognized diploma in business administration or related field, plus three (3) years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing, or a similar financial area. This experience must include conducting background research and analysis, developing financial reports and summaries and providing advisory services to clients. Supervisory, training, or mentorship experience is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

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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