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The IFN’s are seeking a highly motivated dynamic individual to fulfill the responsibilities of a Finance Officer on behalf of the IFN Communities.

Term:

The IFN Finance Officer will be hired for a contract position with possibility to extend employment beyond April 2020. The IFN Finance Officer will be governed and will adhere to the IFN Policies.

Description:

Under the direction of the IFN Leadership and the oversight of the IFN Executive Administrative Committee, this position will work to collect, record, generate payments and account for all financial transactions in preparation for audit for the IFN Coordination staff as identified by the IFN.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Grade twelve (12) or equivalent required with a minimum of 5 years’ work related experience.

• Or Post-Secondary education with emphasis on financial operations and/or business studies, and a minimum of 2 years’ work related experience.

• Strong background in the application of Quick Books Financial software.

• Knowledge in Accounts payable and receivables.

• Knowledge in General Accounting Procedures.

Skills & Abilities

• Highly organized.

• Proficient in Data and Journal Entries, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Should possess good interpersonal skills to correspond effectively with outside agencies, Managers and other staff.

• Should be a self-starter who works with a minimum of supervision.

• Computer skills with knowledge of word processing software i.e. Excel, and Microsoft Word.

• Familiar with all office equipment.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Willing and able to receive training.

• Program systems, analytical and reporting skills.

• Ability to take direction under restraint timelines to carry out IFN activities.

• Ability to work with diverse Independent First Nation Communities.

• Ability to maintain a professional public image representing the IFN.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Other

• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and insurable.

• CPIC upon request.

Location:

Via Akwesasne Economic Development Agency

Salary:

To be negotiated.

Applications must include:

1. Current covering letter.

2. Current resume.

3. Three names (not letters) or references with telephone numbers (one must be current or most recent employer).

4. Copies of driver’s license and education documents.

All applications received prior to the deadline will be screened for an interview. Only those applicants who will be granted an interview will be contacted. Thank you to each applicant for your interest.

Closing Date: May 15, 2019 @ 5:00 pm

Contact / application information:

Independent First Nations

Attn: Diane Maracle

50 Generations Drive

Ohsweken, Ontario

N0A 1M0

Telephone: (519) 732-5980

Fax: (905) 765 2224

For a full job description email: dianemn@ifnc.ca.