About the Role
The Parliamentary Centre is hiring an Admin/Finance Project Officer to support the Parliamentary Centre’s activities. The incumbent will be responsible for fulfilling a full-time role split into two areas of responsibilities - international project support and organizational (corporate) accounting activities.
The Admin/Finance Project Officer is a member of the Finance Team providing corporate accounting, financial analysis and information management and oversight to HQ and field operations and ensures compliance with accounting standards and donor requirements. The Finance Team is also responsible for strengthening our management and operating systems.
This role reports to the Controller / Finance Manager and works closely to support HQ program staff and field partners.
As the Financial Project Officer, you will collaborate closely with the Regional Directors and project staff at headquarters and the field office Financial Officers in project countries, including Ukraine, Armenia, Togo, Kenya, Ghana and others. As such, part of your role will be to liaise with field finance staff to prepare and review the financial monitoring forecast, support the team and field offices in ensuring the strategic/analytical monitoring of the project’s overall budget, including the financial planning and management of financial risks, project procurement processes in support to the field offices.
In collaboration with both the HQ and field offices, you will also be supporting the financial aspects of the planning and implementation of the project in line with funder agreements and other requirements.
Eligibility: The position is open to those already legally authorized to work in Canada. Visa support is not possible.
Deadline: Apply today. Interviews will be undertaken on an ongoing basis until a successful candidate is identified
To apply: Visit parlcent.org/category/current-opportunities/ to review the detailed job description and to submit your application via our online system.
Candidates will be contacted if an interview is necessary. No phone calls, please.
ABOUT YOU
- Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting option), or other related degree or equivalent experience
- Strong computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet applications, including data manipulation; proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel, as well as a demonstrated ability to learn computer software programs.
- Proven experience with accounting software
- Advanced numeracy and analytical skills, including variance and costing analysis.
- Ability to build positive interpersonal and organizational relationships.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to liaise cross-functionally and cross-culturally with all levels of staff in the organization, especially in a virtual working environment with field-based partners.
- Ability to work effectively in teams and liaise with various stakeholders.
- Strong ability to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure and be flexible
- High level of professionalism, including strict adherence to confidentiality.
- Superior interpersonal skills, with a preference for working as part of a team for a diverse group of individuals with competing priorities.
- Knowledge of budget and finance reporting guidelines followed by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and other donors
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a similar capacity, preferably in a project environment or working for an NGO that implements projects outside Canada.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French.
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU AN EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATE
- Experience with SAGE 300
- A CPA designation (or one in progress)
- Familiarity with or experience working in Africa, MENA, Asia or Europe.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT
This position is based in Ottawa (on-site). Relocation support is not available.
It will require flexible work hours and irregular hours during project delivery deadlines. Fast-paced and heavy pressure to meet competing priorities and deadlines.
- Starting Salary Range between $55,000 – $65,000.
- Access to the Public Service of Canada pension, medical, and benefits plans
- 3 weeks of annual leave
- In addition, paid leave is provided when the office is closed between December 24 and January 1 to allow all team members to refresh
- Holiday policy based on federal holidays
- Paid sick leave
- International travel opportunities
- Learning and development opportunities
The Parliamentary Centre offers an opportunity to join a multicultural, value-driven, highly experienced, dynamic and growing team of international development professionals. We offer a competitive salary and sector-leading benefits package.
The Parliamentary Centre encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, age, disability, gender identity, religion, or ethnicity.
