Finance Officer (multiples positions)

Job title: Finance Officer (multiples positions)

Job description: Reporting to the Manager, Financial Services, the Finance Officer provides accounting services such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue operations, analyses reports, financial advice and support to clients, and other assigned administration duties, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial and applicable legislation, policies, procedures, control processes and collective agreements, to ensure quality financial and client services, in accordance with the financial and service goals of the Government of Nunavut.

Some of the responsibilities of the Finance Officer include but are not limited to timely and correct payments to employees and suppliers, the secure handling and deposit of revenues, accurate financial reports for management decision making at the Department level, travel and contacts with internal and external service providers and stakeholders. This position enhances compliance with legislation and policy requirements, impacts cost effective arrangements, client satisfaction, and effective internal and external relationships.

Typically, the knowledge, skills and abilities would be acquired through completion a recognized diploma in a related field. Minimum two (2) years of relevant finance experience in a computerized environment and experience in providing advisory services to clients is required for this position.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to . Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce, therefore priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

Contact:

Government of Nunavut
P.O. Box 1000, Station 430 Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0
Phone: 867-975-6222
Toll Free: 1-888-668-9993
Fax: 867-975-6220
Email:

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THE HONOURABLE CRAIG SIMAILAK Minister of Justice

Craig Simailak was re-elected in the general election held on October 25, 2021, to represent the constituency of Baker Lake in the 6th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut.

Company: Government of Nunavut

Expected salary: $86457 – 98134 per year

Location: Nunavut

Job date: Sat, 12 Nov 2022 05:20:06 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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