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We champion Indigenous economic development through unified representation, transparent reporting of IFI accomplishments, strategic partnerships, and targeted programs and services tailored to the specific needs of IFIs.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Why NACCA?</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Attractive compensation package with excellent benefits, including;</span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Health, Paramedical, Vision, Dental, and Employee Family Assistance Program. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Defined Benefits Pension Plan. </span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Supportive workplace environment and benefits focused on Indigenous culture and sensitivity. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Ongoing Professional Development.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Scheduling to support work-life balance. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Paid Time Off including: </span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">14 Statutory Holidays for Full-Time Employees. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Sick Time. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Competitive Vacation Time/Pay. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Personal Days.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">December Holiday Period.</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Position Summary</span></span><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">The Senior Accounting Officer will coordinate and participate in day-to-day accounting and financial processes for NACCA and its group of companies. They will also participate in monthly bank and investment reconciliations, annual audit requirements, and support other financial and accounting duties while contributing to the continuous improvement of the accounting policies, processes, and controls, ensuring compliance across the organization. This role will additionally provide financial and economic advice and analysis on current and new business opportunities and facilitate a positive team environment.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Key Responsibilities</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Financial Accounting</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Plan, set up, and administer accounting systems and prepare financial information.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Complete balance sheet reconciliations and assist with the preparation of financial statements and accompanying analysis.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Manage prepaid, accruals, bank reconciliations and fixed asset registry.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Assist with budget preparation and monitoring.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations and journal entries of various GL accounts.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Participate in the year-end process, the preparation of financial statements, and the notes to financial statements.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Management Accounting</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> Process documentation.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending best practices, policies, and procedures.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Analyze data collected to determine the state of the organization’s financial health.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Assist the finance team with financial statement preparation, reports, and analysis of key performance indicators for the Senior Management, Board of Directors, and Board Committees.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Contract management and reporting.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Review and approval of expenses submitted by employees. <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">HST tax reasonability and filing. <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Assist in the analysis and implementation of new accounting standards, as required.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Assist with the preparation and review of business cases.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Maintain a positive working relationship with programs teams to ensure alignment of processes and program financial data.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Audits</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Participate in the year-end external audit via preparation of reports and financial analysis.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Respond to external auditor ad hoc queries.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Information Systems</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Review, maintain, and align internal controls, processes, and systems. </span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 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