Dehcho Divisional Education Council

The Finance and Administration Officer is responsible for maintaining and monitoring financial, administrative and payroll for the Dehcho Divisional Education Council and its eight District Education Authorities to ensure effective, efficient and accurate operations.

This role reports to the Comptroller and is responsible for maintaining and monitoring the day to day financial, accounting and payroll system within the DDEC central office. The Finance and Administration Officer works independently and is responsible for the day to day operations of specific
tasks. The Officer is responsible for maintaining and monitoring internal controls with the Division office and for monitoring the financial reports and processes of the DDEC, schools and DEAs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Knowledge of financial and administrative policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles
- Specific knowledge in the areas of budgeting processes, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledgers, bank reconciliations and year-end financial procedures
- Knowledge of payroll systems and procedures and an understanding of payroll deductions and remittances.
- Familiar with computer hardware and accounting software.
- Skilled in decision making  
- Familiarity with, and sensitivity to, the people and cultures of the division.
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Effective organizational skills
- Ability to use computerized accounting programs, word processing, advanced spreadsheet skills, email and the Internet
- Skilled in time management

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

The above knowledge, skills and abilities would typically be attained by education in a professional and university level accounting program with at least one year work experience in an intermediate position would also be necessary to attain the required qualifications. The person should also be bonded or eligible for bond application.

Equivalencies: 
Diploma in accounting or finance with 3-4 years work experience in an indeterminate position. 
Certificate in accounting or finance with 5 years work experience in an intermediate position. 
All other combinations of experience and education will be assessed on a case by case basis. 

Inquiries Only:

Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
9602  100 STREET
BOX 240
FORT SIMPSON, NT  X0E 0N0
Tel (867) 695-7233
Fax (867) 695-3254
jobsdehcho@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.