New Job Finance Officer In Northwest Territories

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Scope
Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Finance Officer approves and processes financial transactions and documents, in accordance with the Financial Administration Act, The Financial Administration Manual, the Public Service Act, Aurora College Act, the Human Resources Manual and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The position authorizes and approves transaction for payment up to the delegated signing authority for a wide range of accounts payable transaction and for a widespread of program expenditures for programs. The incumbent identifies non-compliance, recommend methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the system, policies or procedures and to strengthen applicable internal controls. The position ensures the financial transactions processed in accordance with government policies and under the proper accounting standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The Finance Officer provides a wide range of accounting and financial services for programs. The incumbent works with limited supervision. The position is responsible for processing accounts payable and receivable transactions. This includes approving and processing commitment documents for payment, coding and processing supplier/vendor payments and completing year-end functions associated with accounts payable including VISA, accounts receivable and float.

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel (867) 678-6600
Fax (867) 678-6620
[email protected]

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