P953 – Executive Assistant – Finance Services

VISION: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
A city that inspires

MISSION:Finance Services – Job # P953
Working together to

grow our economy and CLOSING DATE: NOON – SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
enhance the quality of
life for all citizens

VALUES:

Sustainable, Diverse, JOB SUMMARY:

Creative, Engaged, This position reports directly to the General Manager of Finance Services / CFO and is

Leadersresponsible to provide administrative and accounting support to the Finance, Revenue

and Purchasing areas. This position is responsible in providing excellent customer service
CORE

at the front desk, preparing and proofreading financial documents, coordinating the
ORGANIZATIONAL

BEHAVIOURS: schedule and administrative functions of the Chief Financial Officer and performing

Accountability, various accounting, purchasing and support functions as required by the department.

professionalism,

respect, and
excellence. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION:

The City of Moncton is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must submit their

application through an online system that can be found at www.moncton.ca/careers.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited for interviews will

be contacted.

For more information, please contact the Human Resources Department at

506-877-7707 or visit www.moncton.ca/careers for information on the hiring and

application process at the City of Moncton.

WORKING AT THE CITY OF MONCTON:
Moncton is a vibrant and culturally rich community. It is the only officially bilingual city

in Canada, as well as one of the best places in Canada to do business. Moncton is also

known as the economic, sports, tourism and entertainment hub of Atlantic Canada. City

of Moncton employees strive to maintain the city’s reputation as one of the best places in

Canada to live, study, work and play.

This position is a unionized position. The City of Moncton offers an attractive salary and

benefits package in accordance to the City Hall Employees Association / PSAC Local

60200 Collective Agreement.

CHEA Collective Agreement

City of Moncton Salary and Wage Scale

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EDUCATION: 

Successful completion of a two (2) year post-secondary education from an accredited

institution in the accounting field or have a Business Administration accounting diploma.

EXPERIENCE: 

Three (3) years related experience in a similar role and responsibilities. 

Experience preparing and proofreading financial documentation. 

A background in accounting and finance with experience in office environment.

LANGUAGE: 

Ability to communicate effectively in both languages (oral; English and French) is

required. Must meet INTERMEDIATE (2+) Level as per the Province of New Brunswick

Linguistic Standards in both languages as a minimum requirement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

Extensive knowledge and proficiency with spreadsheets and windows applications such as

Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point. 

A solid understanding of accounting rules in relations to the Balance Sheet, Income

Statements 

An extremely high level of accuracy, attention to detail, thorough record keeping,

individual initiative, planning and good judgement. 

Good understanding of accounting principles/requirements and general finance functions

in order to support the team in producing departmental deliverables. 

Effective interpersonal, writing, computer skills are essential. 

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and have excellent time management skills.

CONTACT: 

The incumbent shall demonstrate a strong commitment toward providing a high level of

customer service, a positive, proactive and open-minded attitude, courteous and friendly

disposition and creative problem solving skills. 

The incumbent will be in frequent contact with personnel from Finance and other

departments, as well as with outside vendors and City clients.

CONDITIONS OF WORK: 

Normal working hours prevail under agreeable working conditions, in an open office

environment, and are covered under the CHEA/PSAC Local 60200 Collective Agreement

(City Hall Employees Association / Public Service Alliance of Canada). 

Some overtime may be required.

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