Finance Assistant

2 weeks ago


North Saanich, Canada Pauquachin First Nation Full time

**Finance Assistant**

**Salary: $24-27/hr**

**Job type: Permanent full-time**

**Job location**:9010 West Saanich Road, North Saanich BC.

**Closing Date: Open until filled**

**The Organization**:
The community of Pauquachin, a name generally meaning “the land of cliffs and bluffs”, is historically a First Nations community that is located on Southern Vancouver Island.

Pauquachin was originally part of the WSANEC (Saanich) Nation, which also includes Tsawout, Tsartlip and Tseycum. These bands share a common history and territory. The Saanich Nation belongs to a broader cultural group known as Central Coast Salish. Saanich First Nation settlements have been mostly concentrated on the western side of the Saanich Peninsula. The population in Pauquachin began as a small group of 14 families and many of these families are still present today.

**The Opportunity**:
Working under the Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant will help in maintaining, organizing, and delivering all Pauquachin First Nation Administration’s financial operations and goals.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
The Finance Assistant will be responsible for the following regular tasks:

- Data entries into Adagio accounting software
- Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts, credit cards, etc.
- Maintain relations and communication with vendors and staff
- Verification of invoices
- Managing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
- Assisting the Finance Manager with preparation of reports
- Receipt complete purchase orders upon receiving invoices
- Schedule and prepare cheque runs
- General administration duties
- Disbursing and logging petty cash transactions
- Other duties as required

**Who would be a great fit for this opportunity**:

- **Knowledge of**:

- Culture and values of Pauquachin First Nation
- Accounting Software Functionality
- First Nation Funding programs
- Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable
- Financial Reporting
- Journal Entries
- Account reconciliation
- **Skilled in**:

- Technology use (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
- Multi-tasking
- Document control
- Professional oral and verbal communication
- Problem solving
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- **Ability to**:

- Work with the Finance Manager to complete daily financial operations
- Communicate professionally with vendors and staff
- Work independently to perform monthly account reconciliations, invoice verification, and process AR/AP
- Assist the Finance Manager in preparation of reports
- Maintain information confidentiality

**What we require from you**:

- 2 Years of accounting experience
- 2 Year diploma in Finance minimum
- CPA certification or working towards certification an asset
- Knowledge of accounting processes and systems
- Experience with Adagio accounting software an asset
- Valid class 5 drivers license
- Satisfactory completion of a criminal record check

**Why work with Pauquachin First Nations?**
- Working with Pauquachin First Nation, you will be involved in many different branches of Finance and will gain valuable experience
- Upon completion of a probationary period you will receive 50% employer paid benefits, an employer matched RRP, and vacation time.
- We provide competitive compensation
- You will have the opportunity to learn Hul’q’umi’num

*Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry

**Salary**: $24.00-$27.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Language training provided
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- NORTH SAANICH, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Finance: 2 years (required)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Drivers License and access to a vehicle? (required)

Work Location: One location


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