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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is a Community Government, elected by the eligible voters of the Mohawk Community of Akwesasne. Under the supervision of the Director of Finance and Administration, the Comptroller is responsible for the daily operations of the Finance Program to ensure the assets of Council are secure. The Comptroller is required to oversee the daily accounting operations and internal controls of the MCA. The Comptroller is also responsible to assist in ensuring success within MCA by giving management sound advice and manage accounting activities with the aim of visibly reducing costs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation, and;

• Degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or related field;

• Five (5) years of management experience with at least two (2) years of accounting and/or auditing experience;

• Experience with a public accounting firm, with objectives in auditing and supervision; and

• A valid driver’s license.

OR

• Masters’ degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or related field;

• Two (2) years of management experience with at least two (2) years of accounting and/or auditing experience;

• Willingness to obtain Chartered Professional Accountant designation within specified time frame;

• Experience with a public accounting firm, with objectives in auditing and supervision; and

• A valid driver’s license.

All interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and copies of all certificates/diplomas along with three (3) references submitted on the Consent to Release Reference Check Form (contact Human Resource Office) no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2020 to:

Michelle Ransom, A/HR Staffing Officer

Administration Building # 1

Akwesasne, Quebec

H0M 1A0

(613) 575-2250, ext. 2140

E-mail: michelle.ransom.hr@akwesasne.ca

• Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

• Native preference in hiring.

• As a requirement of employment all applicants must have a Canadian Social Insurance Number.

• An eligibility list will be created for one (1) year.

• A satisfactory criminal record check is mandatory prior to the start of employment.

• Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.