Senior Finance Officer - Supervisory

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Cambridge Bay only.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Operations, the incumbent will supervise staff and provide accounting services such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue operations, etc., in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), all applicable legislation, policy, procedures and collective agreements, ensure effective accounting controls are in place and implemented correctly, and that financial transactions, payment processes, revenues, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations and reports are conducted in a timely manner.

This position provides senior financial advice and support to clients and staff, assess and evolve financial procedures, internal controls, audit verification processes and reporting, to ensure operational effectiveness, quality financial and client services, in accordance with the financial and service goals of the Government of Nunavut.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are typically attained through a Diploma in business administration or related field and minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing or similar financial area, in a computerized environment. Experience in conducting background research analysis, developing financial reports and summaries, providing advisory services to clients and experience supervising, mentoring, and/or providing training and/or guidance to colleagues and/or subordinate staff are also required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets. 

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. 
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. 
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution.  Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.