Finance Officer (Social Development)

Job title: Finance Officer (Social Development)

Job description: OPEN COMPETITION

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Social Development Department is now accepting applications to fill the following Permanent Full-Time position based in La Ronge, SK:

FINANCE OFFICER

The Finance Officer position is based in the La Ronge Central Office. This position reports to the Director of Social Development. The purpose of the position is to organize and maintain the Financial and Accounting System of the Social Development Department.

The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:

• Responsible for providing financial information from the computerized accounting system.

Such reports as:

• Monthly Variance Financial Statements/general ledger data

• Responsible for the processing transactions in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and bank reconciliations.
• Responsible for administering and monitoring the financial activities for the income assistance program as required.
• Must be familiar with reporting to various funding agencies.
• Prepare for the annual year-end audit
• Maintain the computerized accounting system
• Maintain financial files and records (scan and archive documents according to policy).

The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must have a 2-year Diploma in Business Administration/ Accounting/ Finance.
• Minimum 3-years’ experience in full cycle accounting and budgeting.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and applications.
• Computer literate, including effective working knowledge and skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accepted accounting rules, practices, laws, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Must be able to provide a recent and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/ Vulnerable Sector Check and SGI’s Driver Abstract.
• Must be bondable.

Date of posting: May 4, 2021 Deadline for application: May 18, 2021

To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume including three (3) professional references (excluding Chief and/or Councillors), and Criminal Record Check to:

Human Resources Phone: (306) 425-2183

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Fax: (306)-425-2170

Box 480 Online:

La Ronge, SK S0J 1L0 E-mail:

**NOTE: Please be advised applications received without the proper documentation will not be considered.

In the cover letter, please indicate permission to contact references

For further information, call Cynthia Cook, Director of Social Development at (306) 425-2183.

LLRIB thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Telephone interviews will not be granted; however, Google-meet interviews may be granted.

Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Aboriginal people, Lac La Ronge Indian Band shall give preference to Aboriginal people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience

Company: Lac La Ronge Indian Band

Expected salary:

Location: La Ronge, SK

Job date: Thu, 06 May 2021 03:31:27 GMT