Administrative Assistant, Finance and Loans Thunder Bay  - External Job Posting

SUMMARY: The Administrative Assistant, Finance and Loans is responsible to assist the Finance Officer, Financial Controller and Loans Manager to provide financial and loan administrative services to the organization. The Administrative Assistant, Finance and Loans will perform bookkeeping functions and provide administrative support and is responsible for administrative tasks related to loan services including, but not limited to, integrity of loan files and entries to loan management software for the Loans departments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES: FINANCE: 

1. Observes and follows all policies and procedures of NADF and ensures adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (“GAAP”).
2. Maintains filing system for all financial documents to ensure integrity of finance files and related electronic files.
3. Receives purchase order requisitions; processes and issues purchase orders.

LOANS: 

1. Maintains filing system for all loan documents. Assists with maintenance to ensure integrity of loan files and related electronic files.
2. Reviews and creates files to ensure all documentation is in order as required by established policies and procedures.
3. Ensures all legal documentation,  financial  statements  and  any other  related  documents  identified are scanned as PDF and filed electronically according to established policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A minimum secondary school diploma or a post-secondary diploma in Bookkeeping, Accounting or Administration or a related field with a minimum of two (2) years bookkeeping experience. Demonstrated interest in Finance.
2. Completion of a course in bookkeeping/accounting or similar training is required.
3. Completion of a course in office administration or similar training is an asset. Must have strong knowledge in all office procedures.
4. Strong written  and  verbal  communication  skills  including  demonstrated  ability  to  write  reports  and proposals; and presentations.
5. Strong knowledge and experience using word processing and spreadsheet programs an asset; experience with Microsoft Word and Excel programs is preferred.
6. Experience working with First Nation communities, members and First Nation clients.
7. Knowledge of and commitment to the mandate and services provided by NADF.
8. Knowledge of First Nation people, culture and history.
9. Ability to speak Cree, Oji-Cree, or Ojibway would be considered an asset.
10. Must be willing and able to travel by air and road to remote and rural northern communities.
11. Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and the required vehicle insurance as set out in the Employee Personnel Policy.

Salary range is $30,664 - $38,815 commensurate with qualifications and experience. To review a complete job description, please visit our website at www.nadf.org.

Qualified applicants may forward their cover letter and resume with 3 references by Open Until Filled (EDT):

Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund

Attn: Millie Carpenter, HR Manager, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 107-100 Anemki Drive

Fort William First Nation, ON  P7J 1J4 Fax: (807) 622-8271 

While all responses will be appreciated and handled in strictest confidence, only those applicant being considered for an interview will be contacted.   We welcome applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. NADF gives preference to Aboriginal people.