Finance Officer

Who we are:

This is an opportunity to join the team of Community Inclusion Society as the Finance Officer for the Nova Scotia Works program that we deliver in Kings and West Hants counties in Nova Scotia.

Community INC is a not for profit which delivers a variety of employability programming. If you want to be part of an organization that improves lives through the connection to meaningful employment, then this may be the opportunity for you. We value inclusion, diversity, and equity and we believe in developing our team to enable them to continue to grow in their chosen career path.

The Nova Scotia Works program offers free, inclusive, professional employment services to all Nova Scotians - job seekers, employers and youth. Community INC is proud to offer this program as part of a provincially funded system delivered by a variety of organizations across Nova Scotia.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the finance department
• Prepare financial statements, reports, and budgets
• Monitor and analyze financial data and provide recommendations for improvement
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards
• Manage cash flow and forecasting
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits
• Provide financial analysis and support to management
• Process all payables and receivables, payroll and remittances to the Receiver General and Workers Compensation Board and complete monthly bank reconciliations
• Administer the group health and RRSP plans
• Maintain records on staff time off
• Complete required government forms inclusive of ROEs, TD1 forms, T4 and T4a, and HST rebate claims
• Maintain inventory of equipment and program supplies

Skills:

• Post Secondary education in finance, accounting, or related field or an acceptable combination of training and experience
• Proven experience as a Finance Officer or similar role
• Strong knowledge of financial principles and practices
• Proficient in financial software (Sage) and MS Office Suite
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Benefits of Working for Community INC:

• Join a strong, diverse, committed team focused on service excellence and celebrating the successes of the individuals and businesses for whom we provide services
• Ability to work from home
• Competitive benefits - after the probationary period
• Opportunities for training and growth

How to Apply?:

Community INC is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants for all positions. We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities, Indigenous, African Nova Scotians and persons of African descent and other persons from equity seeking groups. If you are a member from one of these equity seeking groups, you are encouraged to self identify on your cover letter.

Community INC is a unionized workplace through the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). This job opportunity is initially restricted to members of the collective bargaining unit represented by NSGEU, local 51.

For those selected for the interview process, we will provide reasonable accommodations for the interview process.

We thank all applicants, but only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

When applying, please submit your resume accompanied by a cover letter, by email or by dropping off in person to:

Attention:

Management Team

Community Inclusion Society

61 Webster Street, Kentville, NS

Email: mary@communityinc.ca

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $26.00-$27.87 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Have you included a cover letter?

Ability to Commute:

• Kentville, NS B4N 1H4 (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kentville, NS B4N 1H4

Application deadline: 2024-03-01
Expected start date: 2024-03-18