[IPSM] NFCM - Finance Officer Job Posting

[Craig Ross]

Native Friendship Center of Montreal
Job Posting
FINANCE OFFICER

Reporting directly to the Executive director, this position provides record 
keeping services for the Native Friendship Centre of Montreal and also 
prepares and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to the 
Native Friendship Centre of Montreal Management, the Board of Directors and 
program funding agencies. More specifically, this position shall be 
responsible for:

Duties
• The ongoing update of the Native Friendship Centre of Montreal “2003 
Simply Accounting” accounts payable system;
• The ongoing update of the Native Friendship Centre of Montreal “2003 
Simply Accounting” accounts receivables;
• The ongoing update and maintenance of the payroll system and benefits 
program;
• The preparation of updated monthly Financial Statements for presentation 
to the Native Friendship Centre of Montreal’s Management and Board of 
Directors;
• The preparation of financial reports and budgets to federal and provincial 
funding agencies and foundations as required;
• The participation in the annual audit of Financial statements and review 
of the Native Friendship Centre of Montreal accounting system;
• The performance of other related duties as assigned by the Executive 
Director;
• Bookkeeping Duties which include preparing all necessary documents and 
papers monthly to the External Accounting Service;
• The preparation of cheques and the maintenance of financial filing;
• The payment of bills and keeping track of invoices and statements


Statement of Qualifications

Education and Experience
• Possession of Diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting desirable
• Completion of Post Secondary/Accounting 1 & 2 courses or the equivalent 
experience
• Minimum 2 years bookkeeping experience with acceptable work references

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of Simply Accounting Software (Version 2003)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel (2000)
• Knowledge of Mandatory Employment Related costs (MERC’s)
• Possess superior bookkeeping skills
• Possess accurate data entry skills
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret financial statements
• Knowledgeable in the use and operation of office equipment
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Record Check and sign the Native Friendship 
Centre of Montreal Oath of Confidentiality form
• Three (3) references required

Application deadline: January 10, 2006

Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.  Please submit a covering letter 
outlining how you meet the above-noted qualifications and experience, and a 
resume to:
		Hiring Committee
		info at nfcm.org or contact Tessa Awe at 514-499-1854 for further details