Financial Assistant

Description:

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. Ensure a month/year to month/year format is used for each work experience in order to properly screen your resumes. For additional information on how to apply and a sample, please visit: http://www.employment.gov.yk.ca/how_to_apply.html.

• Post-secondary coursework in Accounting, Finance, or related field;
• Considerable experience performing a broad range of financial functions such as: accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliation, financial data and financial analysis;
• Experience applying financial policies, procedures and guidelines;
• Experience using applications (MSWord, Excel) and financial management systems.
• Experience utilizing computerized financial systems such as FMIS considered an asset.

Candidates with an equivalent combination of training and experience will be equally considered

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Effective communication skills, oral and written
• Ability to take initiative in problem solving
• A commitment to provide excellent client service
• Excellent time management skills including the ability to take direction from multiple sources and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Accuracy in work and strong attention to detail