Finance Officer

**Position Details**:

- Position Information**Position Title**
- Finance Officer

**Department/Unit**
- International Administration-Dal AC

**Location**
- Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

**Posting Number**
- S244-23

**Employee Group**
- DPMG

**Position Type**
- Regular, On-Going

**Duration of Contract (if applicable)**

**Employment Type**
- Full Time

**Full-time Equivalency (FTE)**
- 1.0 FTE

**Salary**
- $56,685 - $75,834 per annum

**Classification**
- ADM-05

**Provisional Statement**
- This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

**About Dalhousie University**
- Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

**Job Summary**
- The Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University is a small research-intensive campus located in Truro, NS. Offering technical, undergraduate and graduate programs in agriculture, environment and related life and social science disciplines, the Faculty of Agriculture educates future leaders and generates knowledge and innovative solutions for healthy, sustainable societies. Reporting to the Manager, International, the Finance Officer will manage all financial matters pertaining to the International Office (IO)’s international activities including the development, implementation, administration, monitoring and oversight, and compliance of externally and internally funded initiatives.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Undertake direct responsibility for the financial management of international projects and programs including IO and in-country supporting operations. Ensure compliance with international financial reporting standards, and Dalhousie and funder regulations.
- Work in collaboration with the Manager and Assistant Dean International to develop, plan and draft financial components of new project proposals, program opportunities, and agreements. Draft new project work estimates and budgets. Generate internal and external reports.
- Provide financial management training, guidance and direction to staff, faculty and partners on all financial-related activities both in Canada and overseas.
- Design, establish and maintain electronic and manual record-keeping systems for all financial transactions for each project, creating an interface between record-keeping generated by Dalhousie university and record-keeping required by funding agencies.
- Administer all accounts for the IO including operational, special purpose and research accounts. Monitor and advise on monthly income and expenditure. Prepare year-end entries. Direct and coordinate partner contributions and ensure timely reconciliation of all accounts.
- Prepare for and lead audit support teams; carry out internal audits of international projects and operations; provide responses to all audit queries.

**Note**
- Regular international travel to developing countries, remote locations, and higher-risk environments, with adverse conditions, is an essential part of this position.
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

**Required Qualifications**
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field with approximately five years’ relevant experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Experience in financial management and administration of large international projects/programs including overseeing international finance teams and directing partner offices.
- Excellent cross-cultural, interpersonal and communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the proven ability to multi-task and adapt quickly in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.
- Strong computer skills including MSOffice, particularly Excel, as well as Sage/Simply or other accounting software.
- Ability to work independently as part of an interdisciplinary project team.

**Assets**
- Demonstrated understanding and study of international development, Results Based Management (RBM), and/or project management.
- Professional training in financial accounting.
- Masters degree in Accounting or related field.
- Knowledge of Dalhousie University policies and procedures relating to funding regulations and requirements.

**Job Competencies**
Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication

**Additional Informat