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Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Simpson.

Department Information

Dehcho Divisional Education Council

Job Information

Located in Fort Simpson, the Comptroller reports directly to the Superintendent, who is designated as the Deputy Head under the Education Act. The Comptroller is part of the DDEC's Senior Management Team, which also includes the Superintendent and the Supervisor of Schools. The Council's hierarchy is flat and very efficient in that there are no managerial level positions reporting to the Comptroller. Instead, the Comptroller also performs the functions normally associated with the positions of assistant directors or managers of finance, policy and planning, human resources and information technology.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Knowledge of budgeting, formula funding, financial analysis and reporting including the ability to prepare financial reports and statements.
- Knowledge of financial legislation, policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the ability to establish and manage accounting systems and internal controls.
- Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire knowledge of relevant human resources legislation,



policies and procedures particularly in the areas of staffing and personnel and benefits administration.
- Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of the administration of student records.
- Knowledge of and the ability to manage electronic data processing systems including computerized financial information and accounting systems; human resources and payroll systems; and student records systems.
- Written and verbal communications, interpersonal, negotiations, facilitation and public speaking skills.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: A qualified accounting designation and five (5) years of financial / administrative experience in a computerized accounting environment, as well as one (1) year of supervisory or team lead experience. Equal combinations of education and experience will be considered.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only: Dehcho HR Client Service Centre Department of Finance Government of the Northwest Territories 9602 100 STREET BOX 240 FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0 Tel (867) 695-7233 Fax (867) 695-3254 [email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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📌 Comptroller (Fort Simpson)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Fort Simpson