Finance Clerk

**_**Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants. This can be a remote position**_**

**Why make ONWA your career choice?**

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Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members_**
- Competitive salaries
- Generous paid vacation time
- Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
- Additional paid stat and civic holidays
- 35 hour work week and may include, remote work
- Comprehensive benefits program including health, medical, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer.
- Competitive Retirement Savings Plan up to 16% with organization match pending position
- Paid sick days
- Paid cultural/personal wellness days
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Ongoing professional development.
- Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses
- Remote work offered for various positions
- Paid management days

**VISION**:
At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honour the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community and internationally for generations to come.

**ONWA MANDATE**

The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is a not for profit organization that empowers and supports Indigenous women and their families in the province of Ontario. ONWA encourages the participation of Indigenous women in the development of Federal, Provincial, Municipal/Local government policies that impact their lives and ensure issues affecting Indigenous women and their families are heard at key government tables.

ONWA is committed to providing services that strengthen communities and guarantees the preservation of Indigenous culture, identity, art, language and heritage. Ending violence against Indigenous women and their families and ensuring equal access to justice, education, health, environmental stewardship and economic development, sits at the cornerstone of the organization. ONWA insists on social and cultural well - being for all Indigenous women and their families, so that all women, regardless of tribal heritage may live their best lives.

**SCOPE**:
The **Junior **Finance Clerk **is responsible for the maintenance of the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) books of account in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and with ONWA policies and procedures. Finance Clerks provide both clerical support to the Finance Manager and financial management activities for the entire Finance portfolio as required. Their responsibilities include performance of regular accounting and administrative functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, filing, and data entry. The Junior Finance Clerk is under the direct, daily supervision of the Finance Manager.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Working towards or obtained a post-secondary diploma related to Finance Administration or Business Administration. One or more years in a related role is also acceptable.
- Willing to learn other areas of the finance department
- Excellent attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
- Knowledge of Indigenous Governance structure and Indigenous communities.
- Excellent organizational skills; demonstrated self-confidence and an ability to follow through on assigned duties independently within strict deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communications and willingness to seek and offer assistance in providing solutions.
- Demonstrated excellent administrative ability.
- Professionalism in dealing with sensitive information while maintaining the utmost of confidentiality information.
- Honest and leads with a sense of integrity
- Excellent work ethic, can be relied upon, is punctual, dependable and motivated to provide quality work
- Ability to speak Indigenous language considered an asset.
- Current, valid vulnerable sector criminal records check. Valid 1st Aid/CPR.
- A cellular phone and internet access is required within this position
- Must be willing and able to work a flexible working from home arrangement if required. This may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in office arrangements. This will be based on operational needs and will be determined by the ONWA.
- ONWA is committed on implementing measures to protect its community members, staff, and other stakeholders from COVID-19. As a result, ONWA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy. Exemptions will be made for those with a valid medical exemption; proof of the exemption will be required

**KEY CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED**:

- **Cultural Competency Informed** - Understands to incorporate a personal responsibility to increase sensitivi