Reporting directly to the Assistant Finance Manager, the Finance Supervisor is responsible for leading and directing a team of Finance/Payroll Clerks in the daily operations of the Finance and/or Payroll Department. The Finance Supervisor is also responsible for maintaining financial, accounting, administrative and personnel services in order to meet Organizational requirements and support operations.
Qualifications
- Post Secondary education in the field of accounting; Knowledge and/or experience of the Canada Labour Code – Section III and/or Employment Standards Act
- Should have two years of supervisory experience.
- Ability to work independently and is self-motivated.
- Strong organizational, administrative and supervisory skills.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to converse in Ojibway and/or Cree would be an asset but not mandatory
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to travel as requested.
- Must be able to pass criminal records check prior to employment
- Must be aware of the cultural environment in which Tikinagan Child and Family Services operates.
- Must be able to meet strict deadlines.
- Must be able to analyze and report financial and statistical information on a timely basis
- Must be responsible and have the ability to encourage people and improve system and manual work flow processes
Duties and Responsibilities
- Informs the Assistant Finance Manager of issues which affect the operations of the Finance and/or Payroll Unit.
- Ensures that organizational policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to, ensuring productive and accurate operations.
- Provides leadership and supervision to designated finance/payroll staff and analyzes the workplace situation to create means to increase employee efficiency in consultation with the Assistant Finance Manager.
- Ensures that all financial reporting obligations are met in relation to submissions for funding, for grant aid, for contracts and any other initiatives.
- Supervises and audits all payables and receivables accounting functions ensuring correct account and output distribution and ensures all support documentation is accurate and in order.
- Supervises and audits all payroll related entries on a biweekly basis as well as providing back up support.
- Ensures all payroll related reports are completed on a biweekly basis.
- Ensures all timesheets are submitted and calculated according to individual contracts and ensures data entry to payroll program.
- Coordinates the work of others on projects and assigns work to and assists less experienced finance/payroll staff.
- Works cooperatively with outside resources as directed.
- Performs regular performance evaluations of designated finance/payroll staff members.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Finance Manager.
- Ensures confidentiality when required.