Lawyers Without Borders Canada (ASF Canada) is looking for a committed, dynamic and open-minded person who wants to contribute to making access to justice a means of change to advance human rights around the world.
Work location: Quebec City (Hybrid)
Start date: As soon as possible
Duration: Fixed-term contract of 12 months
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Finance and Programs Coordinator, the Accounting Analyst plays a key role within our teams both internationally and at headquarters. They are responsible for accounting, auditing, and ensuring compliance with financial management standards and procedures, as well as monitoring and verifying the financial reports of the international projects assigned to them.
Main responsibilities
- Supports the project accounting cycle;
- Ensures the application of contractual rules stipulated in project contribution agreements and compliance with the organization’s administrative and financial procedures;
- Collects and analyzes program cash flow forecasts in order to confirm the necessary fund transfers for overseas operations;
- Produces and/or controls project financial reports and prepares funding requests to donors;
- Supports project teams with regard to contractual, administrative and financial rules and procedures and participates in meetings related to budget analysis;
- Contributes to the updating, development and improvement of financial and administrative policies, procedures and tools.
And, generally, performs any other related task that is useful or necessary at the request of the organization.
Desired profile
- College or university education in a relevant field (accounting, financial management, administration, project management), or an equivalent combination of education, professional training and experience;
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience;
- Strong motivation for association, sense of international solidarity, adherence to the values ​​and mission of ASF Canada;
- Strong ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment, interpersonal skills, and intelligence;
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, rigor and resourcefulness. Willingness to self-manage work, to work a flexible schedule – sometimes under pressure – and to travel if necessary;
- Good oral and written communication skills in French and Spanish;
- Proficiency in office computer tools, in particular accounting and word processing software, email, the Internet and databases;
- To have the right to work in Canada.
Strengths
- Work experience in project-based financial management and multi-currency accounting;
- Experience or skills in dealing with governmental, institutional or private donors in the field of international cooperation;
- Work or cooperation experience in a fragile state or in a developing or conflict-affected country.
Working conditions
- Fixed-term employment (12 months);
- Three or four weeks of annual vacation, depending on experience;
- Holidays offered during the holiday period;
- Ten work-life balance leave days;
- A hybrid working method;
- Flexible working hours from Monday to Friday;
- Short-term teleworking abroad is permitted.
Our organization
ASF Canada is a non-governmental international cooperation organization whose mission is to contribute to the implementation of the human rights of people in vulnerable situations, by strengthening access to justice and legal representation.
Our actions aim to prevent violations and to promote and protect the human rights of rights holders, including victims/survivors of gender-based violence, exploited minors, marginalized indigenous communities, and sexual and gender diversity victims of discrimination.
Our work culture
Our team is made up of people who are committed to defending and promoting human rights, without discrimination. Working at ASF Canada means collaborating with a team that believes our actions can bring about concrete change in the lives of vulnerable individuals and communities.
Our work culture values ​​openness, diversity, respect, collaboration, professionalism, the pursuit of excellence, and friendliness.
Our organizational structure is inspired by innovative, collaborative and horizontal management practices in order to allow each individual to deploy their full potential and to rely on collective intelligence to advance our projects efficiently.
How to apply
To express your interest
Please send us a letter explaining your motivations for the position and your curriculum vitae addressed to Cyntia Salim Lopez by applying through our website ( https://asfcanada.ca/carrieres/ ) and taking care to write in the subject line: Accounting Analyst.
The posting will remain active until the position is filled.** Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.**
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.