About Us

The Ministry of Social Services invests in positive outcomes for people in areas of income support, child and family services, supports for persons with disabilities and affordable housing. We work with citizens as they build better lives for themselves through economic independence, strong families, and strong community organizations.

The Financial Services Branch provides centralized financial operations for the Ministry including central accounting functions, payment processing, accounts receivable and year end activities. The Branch is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with superior leadership to join the team.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Financial Services, the Assistant Manager, Accounting will be responsible for preparation of financial reporting and special reporting requirements in accordance with ministry and government policies. This position requires strong financial, analytical, supervisory and interpersonal skills.

As an Assistant Manager, Accounting, your duties will include:

• Review and prepare of account reconciliations, accounting entries and year-end schedules as well as in-year financial monitoring and reporting;
• recommends appropriate accounting policies and procedures within the financial guidelines;
• supervise an accounting unit and ensure deadlines are met;
• anticipate financial accounting and management issues, recognize their potential implications, conceptualize, and assess feasible alternatives and recommend appropriate solutions; and,
• work closely with internal and external stakeholders as it relates to financial management.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following:

• knowledge of financial accounting, auditing principles and standards including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal financial controls;
• ability to guide and coach a diverse group of employees, that results in a team that can meet its goals and objectives, while maintaining a healthy, productive, respectful and safe work environment that is free of discrimination;
• orally explain or present financial information to a wide variety of technical and non-technical individuals and/or groups in a clear, accurate and understandable manner;
• strong written and oral communication skills;
• superior analytical and interpersonal skills; and,
• human resource and management practices and principles.

The qualified candidate will possess a degree in commerce or business administration supplemented with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and related experience.

What we offer:

• Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals.
• Positive, inclusive work environments.
• A competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension.
• Training and support.
• Vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave.
• Advancement opportunities.

Previous candidates need not apply.