Project Financial Officer

2 days ago

Ottawa, Canada Cowater International Full time

_(La version française suit)_

**KEY INFORMATION**
Job Title: Project Financial Officer
Sector: International Development
Position Type: Full-Time
Duration/Level of Effort: Permanent
Position Location: Remote and/or In-person

**Summary of position**
Cowater has an immediate opening in their Finance Team for its headquarters in Ottawa, Canada, for a Bilingual (French & English) Project Finance Officer, able to work under mínimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. The Bilingual Finance Officer must possess a proven ability to meet tight deadlines, must have excellent communication and organizational skills, must be proficient in MS Office (Excel and Word), and must have previous experience with an accounting software.

**Key responsibilities**
The Bilingual Finance Officer duties will include the following:

- Monthly review of various projects: _
- Financial administration of active projects according to project contracts.
- Verify and code international travel expense reports. Review project expense reports and transactions from field offices overseas, convert expenditures into Canadian dollars as required, and post into head office accounting records.
- Prepare bank reconciliation(s) for project bank account(s).
- Prepare financial reports as required under the contracts with Clients, including, but not limited to, quarterly and annual financial reports, budget variance reports, statements of eligible expenditures, etc. Work with Project Managers on narrative variance reporting.
- Closely monitor expenditures against project budgets.
- Work with Project Managers to prepare modifications to budgets and sub-project budgets.
- Work with Project Managers to manage and administer project-specific advance funds.
- Prepare invoices and advance requests. Follow up as needed.
- End of month: _
- Prepare Monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
- Analyze variances from forecasts and budget.
- Analyze trial balances.
- Review field office reports.
- Ensure all items from monthly closing checklist are completed.
- Quarterly forecasts and annual budget: _
- Conduct quarterly and annual project financial projections.

**Job Requirements**

**Education**:

- Undergraduate university degree in Accounting or related field.
- CPA designation would be considered as an asset.

Minimum Experience:

- Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in a similar position.

Essential Skills:

- Must be fluently bilingual in English and French.
- Knowledge of a third language is an asset.
- Excellent computer skills specifically with Excel.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of GAAP reporting will be considered an asset.

Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain the Government of Canada’s reliability status clearance level.

Employment conditions: This is a full-time permanent opportunity. In regard to the current Covid-19 pandemic the role will be performed from home until new provincial guidelines.

**APPLICATION PROCESS**
** NB: Applicants must already have a valid permit to work in Canada. **

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.

**ABOUT US**
With more than 35 years’ experience, Cowater International is Canada’s global leader in management consulting services specializing in international development and has managed the implementation of over 800 projects in more than 80 countries around the globe. We work with governments, partner organizations, communities and civil society to design and implement sustainable solutions that generate lasting social, financial and environmental impacts. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Cowater International also has corporate offices in Montreal, Quebec; London, United Kingdom; Nairobi, Kenya; and Brussels, Belgium, in addition to project offices in a wide variety of other locations across Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.

**We thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow with Cowater International.**
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- **INFORMATIONS CLÉS**
Titre du poste: Agent Financier de projet
Secteur: Développement international
Type de poste: Temps plein
Durée/Niveau d'effort requis: Permanent
Lieu du poste: À distance et/ou en personne

**Résumé du poste**
Cowater cherche à pourvoir immédiatement au sein de son équipe des finances, à son siège social d'Ottawa ou son bureau de Montréal pour un agent bilingue (français et anglais) des finances de projets, capable de travailler sous

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