Intermediate Administrator, Finance Full-time Job

Position Purpose
Reporting to the Lead Officer, Administrative Support, the incumbent performs a variety of activities to support the financial operations of the sector while ensuring compliance with related policies and procedures. Assists with other administrative functions (maintenance of office equipment, mail distribution, etc.) as required.

 

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Financial Transactions: Perform activities such as data entry, book keeping, record keeping, verification and reconciliation to support ongoing financial operations while ensuring compliance with established policies. Participate in the budget planning exercise by monitoring and responding to inquiries about financial activity. Identify inconsistencies and take appropriate corrective action to ensure both the integrity of the data and compliance with all relevant policies and regulations. Administer petty cash for the sector.
• Payroll: May be required to provide backup support for payroll transactions to support ongoing operations during the absence of more senior resources. 
• Reporting: Provide various simple- to moderately-complex reports, on a scheduled as well as ad-hoc basis, on financial transactions, accounts, and budgets of the sector as requested to support ongoing operations and strategic planning.è
• Records Management: Maintain an effective filing and records management system to preserve confidentiality of the records and ensure that complete and accurate documentation is available for future reference or audit purposes. Maintain accurate records of key holders and related security access information for staff of the sector to ensure confidentiality of the records.

 

What you will bring:

• Knowledge of administration and accounting principles normally acquired through postsecondary studies in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software including financial systems, spreadsheets, databases, Internet and e-mail.
• Experience in interpreting, explaining and applying policies and regulations.
• Experience in producing reports.
• Ability to produce high quality work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Bilingualism – French and English (spoken and written).

 

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