Limited Competition

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:

https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/submit-application-gnwt-employee

Department Information

The mandate of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is to manage land, water, air, wildlife, and forests. This includes promoting, planning, and supporting the wise and sustainable use of natural resources, and protecting, restoring, and stewarding the workplace for the social and economic benefit of all Northwest Territories residents.

Job Information

The Financial Operations Specialist is responsible for ensuring that financial transactions are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with GNWT legislation, regulations, policies, and departmental procedures. This position prepares, verifies, processes and audits financial documents for accounts payable and receivable, audits government corporate credit cards, travel expense authorizations and expense claims. The position performs complex analysis and reconciliations that requires a thorough knowledge of both accounting principles and the GNWT's System for Accountability and Management (SAM).

Key Responsibilities





- Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, expenses and revenues in accordance with government legislation, policy, directives and contract conditions.
- Provides financial and technical advice to departmental staff.
- Departmental credit card administrator.
- Responsible for financial reports and reconciliations.
- Contributes to preparation of planning documents.

Key Qualifications

- Post-secondary Diploma in finance or business, with two (2) years of relevant experience.
- Equivalencies may include a finance/bookkeeping or business certificate, with four (4) years of relevant experience.
- Relevant experience may include experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, corporate credit card administration/reconciliation, contribution agreements, financial reporting, preparation of briefing materials, etc.

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 Operations Specialist (Canada)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Canada