Job Description

Company Overview:
Des Nedhe Group of Companies (owned 100% by the English River First Nation) is a well-established, progressive and diversified organization; industrious and committed to economic and business development. Drawing on our traditional values and entrepreneurial spirit, we deliver opportunities that benefit and forge new paths for our employees and community. Being one of the oldest Indigenous economic development corporations in Canada, we have holdings in the industrial, mining, nuclear, retail, property development and professional communication sectors.


Job Title: Accountant III


Reports To: Controller and Director of Finance.


Job Summary: The Accountant III will be responsible for accurate and timely reporting of financial information. This requires recording, verifying, and analysis of financial data on a monthly basis to ensure costs are recorded correctly. The Accountant III is also responsible for supervising and overseeing the duties performed by the Accounts Payable/Receivable personnel, as well as special projects including acquisitions, process changes, and capital purchase reviews.


Overall Accountability:

• Month end financial statement preparation and review
• Year-end financial statement preparation and review
• Management of monthly closing cycle for several companies
• Accounts Receivable

o Oversee duties
o Transactional duties on an \xe2\x80\x9cas needed\xe2\x80\x9d basis
o Provide training

• Accounts Payable

o Oversee duties
o Transactional duties on an \xe2\x80\x9cas needed\xe2\x80\x9d basis
o Provide training
o Review bi-weekly payables for payment
o Follow up with managers regarding vendor invoices

• Budget, forecasts and analysis

o Assist in preparation of the budget templates and processes
o Review monthly budgets and make recommendations to forecasts

• Policy and Procedure development and implementation
• Cash flow management including bank accounts and ATMs
• Assist in the hiring of accounting personnel
• Assist in the performance reviews of accounting personnel
• "Record Storage" filing system maintenance
• All other duties as requested by the Controller and Director of Finance.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of practical accounting experience
• Accounting degree/Accounting Diploma or equivalent years of experience
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) is considered an asset
• Experience with SAGE 300 is considered an asset

Work Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment
• Must have ability to work under pressure situations
• Must be able to meet deadlines as they arise
• Must be able to work in a team environment

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.


Please apply through the Des Nedhe website at https://desnedhe.com/contact/careers/. Des Nedhe Group relies on Section 48 and of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment opportunities to qualified candidates. Applicants from Indigenous communities who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify. As a diverse and inclusive employer, we encourage all qualified and interested candidates apply by December 11, 2023. This is a term position starting as soon as possible.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for interview are contacted.


Exempt : Yes
Type : Full Time
Department : Finance
Location : OFFICE DES NEDHE