Assistant Director of Finance

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

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Assistant Director of 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 necessary;
• Recommend measures to resolve issues related to work methods / processes and 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 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, analyze 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 a related field;
• CPA designation is 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, Quebec

Salary scale : Minimum $106,910 to maximum $147,001 per year.

Benefits :

• Cost of living differential : Minimum of $8 500 per year;
• Food allowance : Minimum of $3 903 per year;
• Annual leave trips : Maximum of 3 per person annually;
• Group Insurance;
• Vacation : 30 days;

Statutory Holidays : 20 days, including 10 during the Christmas holidays.