Bookkeeper/finance Assistant

3 weeks ago


North York, Canada Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services Full time

**About Us**:
The Afghan Women’s Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services is a settlement agency providing a wide range of services to immigrants and a SAH (sponsorship agreement holder). Our vision is of refugees and immigrants, especially those who have experienced wars and persecution and those who are marginalized, leading self-sufficient and dignified lives in a socially inclusive society. AWO works with refugees and immigrants, with a special focus on women and their families. Our mission is to improve immigrant and refugees' quality of life and to promote their social and economic inclusion in order to assist them to become contributing members of society and to live in dignity.

**Position**:
The Bookkeeper/ Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting the Finance Manager and Finance Team with Bookkeeping and accounting practices, maintenance of fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports including monthly bank reconciliations.

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintain books of account (including but not limited to preparing checks, coding and posting invoices, preparing deposits, journal entries, reconciliations, petty cash).
- Oversee issuing of checks / payment of invoices.
- Assist the Finance Manager to prepare monthly / quarterly financial statements
- Liaise with program managers and support them in book-keeping needs related to their program areas.
- Is responsible for accounts receivable.
- Assist the Finance team with the payroll functions.
- Maintain accounts and relations with bankers.
- Oversee internal system of handling funds.
- Maintain year-end working papers and spreadsheets, and assist with preparation for any audits or independent reviews with support from the finance manager and staff.
- Complete monthly reconciliation for all accounts (bank accounts).
- Maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes and impacts on the organization's books of account.
- Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all financial and bookkeeping activities.
- Maintain up-to-date, complete and systematic filing system to support book-keeping and financial records.
- Is responsible for tax planning and compliance with Federal, Provincial and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable taxes.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
- 2+ years of experience in financial management.
- Experience in accounting an asset.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- General understanding of computerized accounting systems.
- Excellent working knowledge of MS Word, Quick-books and Excel.
- Accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines.
- Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Good team player.
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects.
- Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
- Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
- High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
- Ability to interpret and implement organization’s policies and procedures.

**Working Conditions**
- Travel may be required.
- Ability to attend and conduct presentations.
- Attention to detail is required.
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
- Overtime as required.

**To Apply**:
AWO is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North York, ON M2J 1P9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- QuickBooks: 1 year (preferred)
- Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-09-18



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