OPEN COMPETITION

The Keethanow Group of Businesses is now accepting applications to fill the following Full-Time position based in La Ronge, SK:

FINANCE OFFICER

The Finance Officer position is based in the La Ronge Central Office. This position reports to the General Manager of the Keethanow Group of Businesses. The purpose of the position is to organize and maintain the Financial and Accounting System of the KGB Department.

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

• Responsible for providing financial information from the computerized accounting system.

Such reports as:

• Monthly Variance Financial Statements/general ledger data

• Responsible for the processing transactions in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and bank reconciliations.
• Responsible for administering and monitoring the financial activities for band programs as required.
• Must be familiar with reporting to various funding agencies.
• Prepare for the annual year-end audit
• Maintain the computerized accounting system
• Maintain financial files and records (scan and archive documents according to policy).

The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must have a 2-year Diploma in Business Administration/ Accounting/ Finance.
• Minimum 3-years’ experience in full cycle accounting and budgeting.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and applications.
• Computer literate, including effective working knowledge and skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accepted accounting rules, practices, laws, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Must be able to provide a recent and satisfactory Criminal Record Check and SGI’s Driver Abstract.
• Must be bondable.

Posted:  September 8, 2023                           Deadline for applications: September 22, 2023

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume including three (3) references (excluding Chief and Councilors), one from your most recent/current employer, to the following:

Human Resource Office,                                 Phone:          306-425-2183

Lac La Ronge Indian Band                               Fax:              (306) 425-2170

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 and Driver’s Abstract 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.