Assistant Director Finance

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

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FINANCE(PERMANENT, FULL-TIME)

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Assistant Director 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 is necessary;
• Recommend measures to resolve issues related to work methods/processes and to 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 roll up her/his sleeves and 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, analyse 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 in a related field;
• CPA designation 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/year; maximum $147,001/year

Benefits*:

Cost of living differential: Minimum of $8 500/year

Food allowance: Minimum of $3 707/year

Annual leave trips: maximum of 3 per person annually;

RRSP: 7.5% employer

Group Insurance

Vacation: 30 days

Statutory Holidays: 20 days including 10 during Christmas holidays

Please send your resume to:

Human Resources

Kativik Regional Government

P.O. Box 9

Kuujjuaq, Québec JOM 1CO

Fax: (819) 964-2975

Email: humanresources@krg.ca