Financial Controller & Internal Auditor – Administration (1 year Term Position)
Fisher River Cree Nation (FRCN) is presently seeking a Financial Controller & Internal Auditor (Administration) for a (1) year Term Position to work under the direction and to report to the Director of Operations and the Director of Finance. The Financial Controller & Internal Auditor (Administration) will be responsible for day-to-day financial management and performing various full cycle accounting functions, reporting, and financial analysis.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor and Analyze accounting data to produce and present accurate and timely financial reports,
- Work with CFO and Directors to Create, develop and maintain accounting and budgeting spreadsheets using Excel,
- Assist with monthly & quarterly budget monitoring, variance analysis and updates for presentation,
- Prepare monthly & quarterly financial statements and assist with year-end audit preparation,
- Work with CFO, Director of Operations and Leadership in the development of a long term strategic plan,
- Design and engage in internal audit testing and evaluation of processes and procedures,
- Assist with modifying existing procedures or initiating new processes procedures in accounting/business systems,
- Analyze financial information in response to queries from Management, Chief and Council, suppliers, vendors, funders etc.
- Identify and resolve errors and discrepancies and work with and train financial administrators,
- Monitor tracking of revenues & expenses as it relates to budgets under various funding agreements,
- Assist with reviewing funding and business contracts in a timely manner,
- Respond to requests for proposals from funders,
- Perform financial analysis across all entities and provide recommendations to improve profitability,
- Must adhere to FRCN Policies & Procedures, including the Illegal Drug By-law, etc;
- Perform other duties assigned as required.
Education, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce with Finance/Accounting Major desired,
- A minimum of 10 years of financial management experience,
- Professional Accounting designation in good standing desired,
- Experience in a computerized accounting environment with various accounting packages such as Sage AccPac & Simply and QuickBooks.
- Requires excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completeness of content;
- Must be both efficient and thorough, in order to prioritize work to meet timelines;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, as the nature of the workflow demands a team approach;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, as well as with minimal supervision;
- Requires a high level of bookkeeping/accounting and solid analytical skills;
- Requires high level of competence in basic Excel, Word and Outlook and other Accounting programs
- Must be able to plan and organize assignments and functions effectively;
- Must be willing to commute to Fisher River Cree Nation Directors, Management, and Leadership;
- Applicants must submit their Criminal Records Check, Adult Abuse Registry check and a Child Abuse Registry Check with Resume.
- The successful candidate will receive Full Job Description.
DEADLINE for RESUME: Thursday, April 10, 2025 @ 4:30 pm
Please submit Resume along with a cover letter and two (2) written reference letters from recent employers to:
Colleen Amos, Human Resource Coordinator
[email protected] or Fax: (204) 645-2745
Successful Candidate will be subject to a pre-screening drug test (as per the FRCN Drug By-law 2004-01, Sec. 8.01). We thank all those who applied; however, applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you to all others who apply.
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