Finance Officer

About the role

West Moberly First Nations is hiring a full-time, permanent Finance Officer to provide professional accounting and financial support services. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the officer helps maintain accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, budget monitoring, funding administration and compliance, and may support the Director of Finance as required. The position is based on site in Moberly Lake, British Columbia.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, reconciliations, journal entries and supporting working papers.
• Maintain the general ledger and keep financial records accurate, complete and secure.
• Support month-end, year-end and annual financial statement preparation and external audits.
• Assist with operating and capital budgets, including variance analysis and forecasting.
• Monitor grant and funding agreement revenues and expenditures, and prepare reports for funding agencies.
• Administer accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing, payments, collections and reconciliations.
• Analyse transactions, investigate discrepancies, identify risks and recommend improvements.
• Monitor compliance with financial policies, internal controls and legislation, and advise on process improvements.
• Provide financial information to departments, auditors, funding agencies and vendors while keeping confidential information secure.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field, with at least 3 years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA designation or candidacy is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience preparing financial statements, reconciliations and reports.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and commitment to confidentiality and financial controls.

Required skills

• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.

Applications are made by submitting a resume and cover letter through the employer's online application form; applications close when the position is filled.