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This employment chance is restricted to all Nunavut Inuit.

An eligibility list may be created to fill current and future vacancies across the department in all communities.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Officer, the Finance Clerk will provide entry level accounts payable and accounts receivable services in terms of data entry, verification and basic reconciliation as well as assigned general administration services, in accordance with established policy, procedures and financial controls, to ensure accurate and timely processing of transactions and effective client services, in accordance with the financial goals of the Government of Nunavut.

The Finance Clerk will process financial transactions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, petty cash, receipting or travel documents in accordance with established financial policy and procedures. Verify and complete accurate calculations, signatures, commitments, expense vouchers, coding and supporting documentation or pricing prior to system entry. Identifies and notifies the supervisor of errors and omissions.

Maintains control documents such as ‘BF’ (bring forward) files, tracking logs of invoices and financial documents which need follow-up on the Local Contract Authority (LCA) and other books, registers and lists. Enters data from source documents in the Free Balance financial system with minimal errors, after appropriate authorizations and information has been obtained. Generates reports to verify data and coding and conducts basic reconciliations and highlights discrepancies.





The incumbent will maintain complete and accurate files, retrieves and returns files as requested. Provides assistance in the filing, year-end storage, destruction and archiving records. Provide other duties as requested by the supervisor.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are normally acquired through a High School Diploma and a minimum of 1-year general office experience.

Experience in using a financial accounting system is an asset.

Experience in using word processing applications, databases or spreadsheets are definite assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

- The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.

- Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.

- Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.

- Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.

- Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

- The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

📌 Finance Clerk (Rankin Inlet)
🏢 Government of Nunavut
📍 Rankin Inlet