sopf
Financial Support Officer /Agent(e) du soutien financier - EN
Ottawa, Ontario
Sponsorship not specified$55k-$72kDetected 3 days ago
TypeScriptFinancial AnalysisAccountingBudgetingQuickBooksCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingFinancial ReportingAccounts Payable
About the role
- The Ship Fund compensates victims of pollution from the discharge of oil from ships in Canadian waters, whereas the Rail Fund compensates victims of damages caused by a major rail way accident involving crude oil.
- The Funds are managed as separate entities by an Administrator and a small team of dedicated staff, supported by a shared Corporate Services team.
- Approximately 25 employees, consultants and students occupy a single office location in downtown Ottawa.
Responsibilities
- Under the general supervision of the Director, Finance and Corporate Services and working closely with the Finance Officer, the Financial Support Officer will:
- Finance Support Duties
- Support the preparation and reconciliation of financial records, reports, and expenditures
- Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
- Help maintain inventory records
- Organize and maintain financial filing systems
- Please submit your résumé, cover letter and any supporting documents by clicking on the "Apply for this Job" button at the top right of the page
Requirements
- Diploma or undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Experience working with accounting software such as Sage, Simply Accounting, QuickBooks, or similar systems
- Required - Excellent communication skills in English or French
- Required - Bilingualism
- Experience using M365 applications
- Experience with federal government procedures and policies
Skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain organized financial and administrative records
- Working knowledge of office procedures and financial administration practices
Compensation
- The starting salary ranges from $ 55,000 to $71,500 for a 35-hour/week, depending on the experience and subject to position review and update.
Benefits
- Please note that employees of the Funds are outside of the federal public service and are not covered by the collective bargaining agreements or the pension and benefits regime of the federal government.
Company info
- We are looking for a bilingual Financial Support Officer to provide administrative and operational assistance to the finance functions of both Funds.
- We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.
Equal opportunity
- If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise us if you require accommodation.
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