INTERNAL COMPETITION

(Restricted to LLRIB Employees Only)

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Keethanow Group of Businesses Department is now accepting applications to fill the following Permanent Full-Time position based out of Keethanow Food Supermarket in La Ronge, SK:

FINANCE ASSISTANT

The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:

• Handle operations of the payments to Accounts Receivable database in the store;
• Apply payments accurately and in a timely manner to applicable accounts;
• Maintain monthly reports on Accounts Receivable to assist the Finance Officers;
• Able to handle employee / customer / department queries into their Billing Account;
• Maintain purchase orders and invoicing databases;
• Strong ability to work with databases to enter, modify, correct payments in cashier application;
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and email);
• Basic knowledge of the accounting cycle process;
• Strong communication skills & able to effectively multitask day to day functions as needed;
• Train and correct employee duties toward A/R as needed;
• Make sound decisions independently for employees and customers;
• Monitor and assist with front line staff cashier’s regulation and advise / report to manger in regard to proper procedure;
• Act as an ambassador to the Store Policies, Procedures, and Public & Social Media at all times;
• Maintain positive public relations on behalf of Keethanow Group of Businesses;
• Follow and adhere to the Keethanow Group of Businesses Personnel Policy Manual;
• Carry out other work-related duties as requested by the Immediate Supervisor.

The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must have a minimum Certificate in Accounting or Business/Office Administration;
• 1-2 years experience of working as finance assistant in retail environment is required;
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills;
• Good knowledge of Accounting and Bookkeeping procedures;
• Good computer knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office;
• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization;
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude;
• Must be able to provide a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, and SGI Driver’s Abstract.

Date of Posting:  July 3, 2024                                              Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate Is Found

Submit cover letter and resume with three (3) professional references (excluding Chief & Councillors, or family members), one being your current or most recent supervisor, to the following:

Human Resource Office,                                            Fax: (306) 425-2170

Lac La Ronge Indian Band                                        Phone: (306) 425-2183

Box 480                                                                         E-mail: ([email protected])

La Ronge, SK. S0J 1L0                                              Online: https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/

NOTE: Please be advised applications received without the proper documentation shall not be considered. Your references MUST be people who you reported to and had direct supervisory authority over you. In the cover letter, please indicate permission to contact references. Also, please provide your Criminal Record with your application.**

• Telephone interviews will not be granted. However, an interview via Teams may be granted.
• LLRIB thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
• Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Aboriginal people, Lac La Ronge Indian Band shall give preference to Aboriginal people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience.