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Finance Manager

Location:Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada
Job Type:Permanent
Posted:14th May 2008
Closing Date:22nd May 2008
Posted By:Iqaluit District Education Authority
Details:
Finance Manager

The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operation of the Iqaluit DEA.

The incumbent will manage, monitor and forecast budget and financial operations; participate in all facets of annual planning and budgeting; monitor financial performance and ensure financial controls are maintained; handle payroll and leave; review funding requests and conduct monthly and year end reporting.

The incumbent will implement contracts; provide advice and guidance to the Iqaluit DEA and School Principals in performing budgeting, allocation and reporting functions; reviewing budget plans, forecasts, and sending plans; performing operational audits and ensuring that appropriate due diligence has been carried out prior to committing to a course of action where expending funds or committing to a contractual obligation.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Administration Manual (FAM) and internal financial reporting systems; experience with chart of accounts, general ledger and journal entries; demonstrated ability to prepare and present financial statements, accounts payable and receivable, transaction verification, cheque requisitions, payroll, reconciliations and extensive experience managing contracts and project contribution agreements. Demonstrated experience with Simply Accounting Premium 2008, Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and Macros) is essential.

A degree in business administration or successful completion of Level 4 of a recognized Canadian accounting body, such as CGA, CA, CM is required. Knowledge of Inuit language, communities, culture, land and Inuit Qaujimajatugangit is an asset.

Equivalencies consisting of education, knowledge, skills and experience will be considered.


Salary Starts at: 61,815.00 plus a Northern Allowance of 12,109.00 per annum.

Closing Date: May 22, 2008

STAFF HOUSING & RELOCATION IS NOT AVAILABLE

Send Resume to:
Iqaluit District Education Authority
P.O. Box 235
Iqaluit, Nunavut
X0A 0H0
Tel: 867 979-5314
Fax: 867 979-0330


• The IDEA is committed to serving the needs of Nunavummiut.
• Priority Hiring Applies.
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Employment is contingent on an acceptable criminal record check.
 
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