Finance Manager/officer

**FINANCIAL MANAGER/OFFICER**

Accountable to: Executive Director

Primary Responsibility: Financial Manager/Officer

Hours of work: 40% FTE (14 hours/week)

Primary Location: Regina Saskatchewan

**Passionate about international cooperation and finance? Are you our Financial Manager/Officer?**

The Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) builds momentum towards a just, equitable, and sustainable world by enhancing the capacity of our members, educating and inspiring the public to take action, and creating connections among those we serve. Our future success is founded on a 48-year history of focusing our mission, our values, and making a difference in the world.

**The Position**

We seek a high-performing Financial Manager/Officer, who plays a key role in transforming strategic and operational initiatives while ensuring internal controls are in place to adequately safeguard the organization's assets and financial health.

**What does success look like?**
- Ensure compliance with:

- SCIC’s Finance, Financial Controls, and Procurement Policy
- Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit organizations
- Canada Revenue Agency and Provincial ISC obligations
- Global Affairs Canada, and other funding agreements
- Support the Executive Director to prepare and manage a comprehensive budget by preparing accurate monthly financial statements and reports, and maintaining up-to-date account records
- Provides strategic and policy advice to the Executive Director, and the Board of Directors
- Support the Executive Director to prepare the draft budget for review by the Finance & Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors
- Will be a member of the bargaining committee on behalf of the management of SCIC
- Maintain the general ledger and oversee financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable and receivable, deposits and petty cash; prepare month-end transactions; post to and reconcile general ledger
- Reconcile bank and investment accounts
- Prepare cheque requisitions and cheques, and ensure invoices and expense reports are supported by the necessary documentation
- Oversee the management of all payroll functions including preparing and/or liaising with the Treasurer or Executive Director and bank on monthly staff payroll
- Ensure accuracy of payroll-related filings (T4s, source deduction remittances), and prepare Records of Employment (ROE) as required
- Oversee the management of employee insurance and benefits plans
- Ensure SCIC’s statutory requirements are met including withholding payments (CPP, EI), income tax, GST, and employee benefits; prepare and submit GST returns
- Ensure SCIC’s Board contact information is updated and submitted in a timely manner to the Canada Revenue Agency
- Review and provide guidance on risks for all SCIC contracts with financial implications
- Prepare supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with external auditors as necessary, including liaising with the auditor on the preparation of annual tax return
- Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions, and advise on compliance
- In conjunction with the Executive Director, assist with the preparation of funder-requested financial reports and help to ensure lease, contract, and financial commitments are met in a timely manner
- Evaluate software needs to meet SCIC’s financial data processing, control, and reporting requirements
- Respond to requests for accounting information in a timely, professional manner
- Uphold the mission statement and values of SCIC, and comply with all SCIC policies and procedures
- Provide relevant administrative support and services, as requested
- 5+ years of experience in financial roles with a CPA designation
- Experience in NGO organizations and Non-for-Profit Accounting is desirable Proficiency with financial software (SAGE/QuickBooks is desirable)
- Strong technological abilities (virtual collaboration, virtual communication, video conferencing, remote information management in cloud-based settings)
- Proven ability to prioritize projects and initiate follow through with meticulous attention to detail and high-level accuracy
- Excellent interpersonal skills, along with a strong work ethic coupled with tact and diplomacy
- Flexible, self-motivated, proactive, and strong communication and presentation skills
- Proven self-starter with demonstrated project management, organizational, analytical, and multitasking skills
- Professional discretion and ability to keep necessary financial information confidential

**How to Apply**:
SCIC requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. SCIC has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to religious, medical or other protected grounds.

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