Supervisor, Financial Operations

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

SCOPE

The Supervisor, Financial Operations is located in Inuvik and reports to the Manager, Financial Operations located in Fort Simpson. The Supervisor, Financial Operations is responsible for ensuring that financial transactions are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with GNWT legislation, regulations, policies and NTHSSA procedures. The position also performs analysis and reconciliation´s that require a thorough knowledge of both accounting principles and the GNWT’s system for Accountability and Management (SAM).

Financial Operations Unit is responsible for preparing, verifying and processing financial documents; assisting with employee duty travel submissions; control and reconciliation of accounts payable; facilitating requisitions for supplies; verification of financial transactions; reconciling, approving and general management of NTHSSA’s Visa One program; cash and treasury management including reconciliation of all bank accounts; and general business process support to program staff.

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is headquartered in Yellowknife and is responsible for delivering health and social services in most communities across the NWT. The NTHSSA covers 1.2 million square kilometers and services approximately 43,000 people, including First Nations, Inuit, Metis, and non-aboriginal peoples. The NTHSSA delivers a full-range of primary, secondary and tertiary health and social services including family services, protection services, continuing care services, diagnostic and curative services, care placements, mental health, addictions, rehabilitation, and developmental activities. These services are delivered by more than 1,400 health and social services staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proven knowledge of and ability to apply best practices in financial and human resource management.
• Proven knowledge of and the ability to understand financial and human resource management and systems.
• Proven ability to read and understand legislation and regulations.
• Proven ability to be creative, focused on offering solutions and works well in a team environment.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to effectively supervise staff.
• Proven strategic thinking skills and judgement, as wells as demonstrated ability to research, analyze and synthesize multiple concepts and priorities is essential.
• Proven ability to work with a wide range of computer applications, including work processing, spreadsheets, database and related systems.
• Proven ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals.
• Proven ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of concentration and attention to detail is essential.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Competition of a relevant University Degree combined with 3 years of progressive experience, preferably in public services (one year of experience must be at a senior officer level) and one year of supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of educational qualifications and experience will be considered on individual basis.

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel (867) 678-6600
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca

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