Accounting Coordinator

**WHO WE ARE**
CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.
**THE ROLE**
Imagine the excitement and ability to show off your incredible skills in a deployed environment (overseas) for six months as an Accounting Coordinator supporting the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and partner nations from across the world As a deployed Accountant, you are not just completing accounting duties, but enhancing the morale and welfare of all the troops deployed.

The Accounting Coordinator is part of an enthusiastic team of adventurous individuals who enjoys meaningful employment and contributing in a team-based environment. Excited by the opportunity to deploy as a civilian among CAF personnel abroad, you are a team player with a positive attitude in a fast-paced setting. You are able to adapt to new challenges in an ever-changing dynamic environment.

The Accounting Coordinator plans, organizes, and manages the delivery of accounting services and programs. You will provide advice and interpretation on accounting and administrative policies to managers and senior military officers. You will notify and report any unusual trends/activities to managers for further investigations. You will act as Comptroller to the military Commander and provide accounting control over assets and liabilities. You will also provide assistance and training to employees, managers and military personnel assigned to Morale & Welfare (MW) programs on accounting/finance related topics/programs.

In addition, the Accounting Coordinator can play an important role in enhancing the morale of CAF and partner nations by assisting with recreational activities and events. Keeping the military energized ensures they are mentally and physically ready to sustain the difficulties of military operations, and live healthy balanced lives.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity that does not come along often

**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED** Education, Certifications and Licenses**

College diploma or Certificate in Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field, AND several years of experience in supervising an accounting office)

Canadian citizenship

Must have a valid Canadian passport

Possess a valid Canadian driver’s license

**Experience**

In inventory control

In planning, organizing, and delivering accounting services

In providing finance and accounting advice

In budget administration

In planning and conducting presentations

In the preparation of financial statements, analysis and management reports

**Competencies**

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
English Essential / French Essential / Bilingual an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional
**BENEFITS AVAILABLE AND QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION**
BENEFITS AVAILABLE

**Health Benefits**: Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Monthly **tax-free allowances** in addition to your salary (Allowance rates are based on mission/location).
Possibility of **Home Leave Travel Allowance** (Paid leave dependent on 6-month deployment).
**Accommodations and meals** provided for duration of deployment.

DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT RECRUITMENT - QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

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Have questions before applying?

After the overview, there will be an opportunity to post questions to the CFMWS - PSP Deployment Support team.

**OTHER INFORMATION**

**Conditions of Employment**:

- Completion of a health, dental and psychosocial assessment;
- Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications;
- Willingness to work a non-conventional workweek (e.g. 56hrs per week/weekends);
- Position requires walking, heavy lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. 50 lbs/ 23 kg or more);
- Accommodations: restricted to shared living quarters on camp, privacy is limited.

**In order to be considered for deployment, internal employees of CFMWS must include**:

- Resume
- Cover Letter indicating the reason why they want to deploy
- Resume
- Cover Letter indicating the reason why they want to deploy.

**START DATE AND LOCATION**
Deployment start dates may take place within the next 2 years.

Deployment contracts are 6 month terms. Salary will be half of the posted annual salary.

This job opportunity expires at 11:59 PM AST

THE LOCATION

Latvia:
Operation (Op) REASSURANCE refers to the military activities undertaken by CAF to support North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) assurance and deterren