Department Information

Housing NWT provides access to adequate, suitable and affordable housing through the provision of housing programs and services based on need.

Job Information

The Financial Reporting and Accounting Analyst (Analyst) is responsible for assisting five (5) District controllers and 24 Local Housing Organizations (LHO) to ensure timely reconciliation and reporting of Northwest Territories Housing Corporation (NWTHC) consolidated and non-consolidated financial statements. The work of the Analyst is critical to ensuring the validity and integrity of the NWTHCs financial statements which impacts the annual Audit by the Office of the Auditor General and recommendations arising from that audit. It is crucial to ensuring the GNWTs consolidated financial statements are completed and tabled in accordance with legislative requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

Assists in the year-end process and preparation of the time-sensitive NWTHC Annual Report.

Assists management with the coordination and monitoring of the annual audit and liaison with external auditors of 24 LHOs, the staff of the GNWT Office of the Comptroller General and the staff of the Office of the Auditor General of the Government of Canada.

Assist with researching the preparing analyses of accounts and loans receivable.

Assists with the regular review, analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts to database and sub-ledger information necessary to support the timeliness , accuracy and integrity of NWTHC reporting systems.

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong knowledge of accounting theory, PSAS recommendations and guidelines

Knowledge of computerized Accounting Management systems.





Robust computer skills including in-depth knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point and basic knowledge of various accounting packages.

Strong Caseware and Caseview experience

Ability to work independently in an organized and effective manner.

Ability to write and communicate complex concepts in plain, brief language.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

The completion of a Commerce/Business degree with a concentration of Accounting.

Actively pursuing and currently enrolled in the Canadian CPA designation program with advanced standing; and,

Three (3) years of current, progressive, financial accounting and reporting experience, including the preparation of consolidated and non-consolidated financial statements with hands on experience using CaseWare and CaseView industry standard working paper and reporting software.

Equivalencies The completion of a Masters degree in Commerce/ Business with a concentration of Accounting.

Actively pursuing and currently enrolled in the Canadian CPA designation program with advanced standing; and,

One (1) years of current, progressive, financial accounting and reporting experience, including the preparation of consolidated and non-consolidated financial statements with hands on experience using CaseWare and CaseView industry standard working paper and reporting software.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

[email protected]

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

📌 Financial Reporting and Accounting Analyst (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife