Financial Assistant

Job Description

<p>About the SOI Foundation</p><p>The SOI Foundation is recognized globally for delivering life-changing polar expeditions. But that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to our mission. Our planet is facing unprecedented challenges, making youth voices, ideas, and actions more important than ever. Through educational expeditions, career pathways, cross-cultural experiences, science and outreach initiatives in the Arctic, Antarctica and places in between, the SOI Foundation inspires new perspectives, ideas, connections and collaborative solutions for a nature-positive world. The outcome is a global network that takes action and contributes to building healthy communities and a sustainable future for people and our planet. </p><p>Driven by growing momentum towards a nature-positive world, the SOI Foundation is entering a period of significant growth as we expand and diversify our youth-focused programming. We are now looking for a talented, proactive individual who is seeking to grow within the organization in the role of a Financial Assistant.</p><p>As the Financial Assistant, you will assist with the running of overall financial operations. You will provide accurate information, as required, to the Team Leads from other departments by preparing monthly financial reports. You will have exceptional organizational skills and will have experience performing daily accounting tasks and contributing to the continuous improvement of financial systems; including maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures. You take a proactive approach to meeting demands and identifying needs. Your ability to multitask and your excellent communication skills (oral & written) set you apart.</p><p>If this sounds like you, then please read the information below carefully and apply stating how you meet the requirements for the role of Financial Assistant.</p><p><em>SOI is committed to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion in its staff and programs and invites all qualified applicants to submit a resume and cover letter.</em></p><p>Key Tasks and Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Perform daily accounting operations, including journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and statutory reporting;</li><li>Perform bookkeeping, transactional and administrative tasks related to purchases, receipts, sales, and payments;</li><li>Provide accurate and timely financial information;</li><li>Generate performance reports against budgets;</li><li>Work with Team Leads and external partners on financial reporting for funders.</li></ul><p>Character profile & key competencies</p><ul><li>Post-Secondary degree/diploma in a finance, business or a related field;</li><li>At least 5 years of previous accounting experience, with an emphasis on practical working knowledge of the day-to-day financial operations of a business;</li><li>Knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel; Knowledge of Google Drive suite an asset;</li><li>Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data entry and analysis;</li><li>Organized and efficient multi-tasker with the ability to work independently;</li><li>Adaptable to change, diplomatic and patient with a positive outlook;</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills; bilingualism in English/French would be an asset.</li></ul><p>Location</p><ul><li>Gatineau, Quebec</li><li>You must be fully permitted to live and work in Canada.</li></ul><p>Job Type</p><ul><li>Full-time role, hybrid office (Tues/Wed/Thurs.)/home (Mon/Fri)</li></ul><p>Compensation and Benefits</p><ul><li>Competitive salary, commensurate with experience</li><li>34 hr work week (Friday afternoons off)</li><li>Casual dress;</li><li>On-site free parking in a beautiful, light office;</li><li>20 annual days' vacation</li><li>Health Benefits (50% paid by organization)</li></ul><p>To apply for this position, please email your cover letter and resume to Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.</p>