Employee Type
Permanent

Become a changemaker with Islamic Relief Canada! Join our team and work towards our mission to mobilize Canadians to transform more lives around the world in the most trusted manner.

About The Department
The Finance Department at Islamic Relief Canada is a dynamic and integral part of our organization, dedicated to managing and optimizing our financial resources to support our mission of providing relief and development. Our team is committed to ensuring the highest standards of financial accountability, transparency, and efficiency. We handle a wide range of financial activities, including donation revenue management, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance.

By joining our finance team, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the effectiveness and reach of our humanitarian efforts.

Job Purpose
We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Specialist – Revenue Operations to support the organization’s donation revenue cycle, financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance activities. This role plays a key part in ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timely processing of donations, while supporting internal controls, process improvements, and financial operations across the organization. You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for Islamic Relief Canada’s finances.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Donation Revenue Management

Record and reconcile donation revenues accurately and within established service-level timelines

Manage the end-to-end donation revenue cycle, ensuring donations are accurately categorized, recorded, reconciled, and reported

Perform daily and monthly reconciliations between fundraising platforms, payment processors, banking records, and the accounting system

Support the preparation, reconciliation, and review of charitable tax receipting processes to ensure compliance with CRA requirements

Work collaboratively within the finance team and across departments to support organizational objectives





Investigate and resolve donation discrepancies in collaboration with the Fundraising, Donor Care, Technology, and other teams

Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

Financial Data Accuracy

Maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial data in the organization's ERP system

Participate in month-end and year-end close activities

Prepare and post journal entries

Support audit readiness by maintaining complete and organized supporting documentation

Support department leaders by analyzing trends, variances, and exceptions in donation revenue and financial data

Develop ad hoc financial analyses to support decision-making

Systems and Process Improvement

Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process improvements to enhance efficiency and data accuracy

Prepare, maintain, and update documentation and training materials (SOPs) for financial processes and procedures

Assist with system testing, implementation, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for enhancements to systems as needed

Compliance & Internal Controls

Ensure compliance with CRA charity regulations

Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of financial and operational controls

Assist with periodic reviews of revenue-related processes to identify risks and control gaps

Ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and delegated authorities

Assist with the preparation of supporting documentation and participation in internal audit, external audit, and compliance review activities

Experience
Qualifications & Competencies

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

1-3 years of relevant accounting/finance experience





Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Experience preparing reconciliations, journal entries, working papers, and financial analyses

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with donor management systems, CRM platforms, fundraising software, or ERP/accounting systems considered an asset.

Pursuing a CPA designation or CPA student is considered an asset

Experience in a charitable, nonprofit, or humanitarian organization is an asset

Knowledge of ASNPO and CRA charity reporting requirements is an asset

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Highly detail-oriented

Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization

Strong numerical aptitude and analytical skills

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices

Well-organized, and able to work well in a team environment

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Hybrid Work Policy
IRC has a hybrid mode where in-office requirements are based on distance from our Burlington headquarters or a regional office (Surrey, Edmonton, Calgary and Ottawa). Depending on where you live, this can range from two days a week to one day a month.

Commitment To Accessibility
Islamic Relief Canada is committed to providing inclusive employment opportunities. Accommodation requests are invited at all stages of IRC recruitment, hiring, and employment processes. We make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations in a timely manner. If you have any accommodation requests or questions regarding the hiring process, contact us at [email protected] or 1-(phone hidden).

Starting Salary
$60,000.00

Please note: The posted starting salary is intended to provide potential candidates with a general understanding of the compensation associated with the position. The actual salary offered will start at this figure, with adjustments possible based on individual qualifications and other relevant factors.

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📌 Finance Specialist–Revenue Operations (Ontario)
🏢 Islamic Relief Canada
📍 Ontario