Bilingual (English/French) Financial Analyst At CARE Canada

CARE Canada is looking for a Bilingual (English/French) Financial Analyst to join our team!

ABOUT THE ROLE / WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Analysis, the Financial Analyst oversees project financial accounting for a portfolio programming. They ensure that contractual and compliance requirements are met and for ensuring effective project financial management. With the underlying goal of strengthening, promoting and implementing best practices in locally-led, empowered program management, the Financial Analyst is responsible for ensuring the donor compliance requirements are met, supporting the development of project proposal budgets, providing analysis on project expenditure, investigating variances and providing risk mitigation.

This involves knowledge of the project accounting cycle, continuous review, update and analysis of the portfolio performance to ensure adequate planning, forecasting and measurement of the Global Programs team budget targets. The Financial Analyst is also expected to provide support, technical advice, and capacity building to Country Office colleagues, as necessary.

WHAT YOU OFFER / ABOUT YOU

Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and French

A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Finance Officer or Analyst

University degree in Accounting or similar field

Experience with project financial accounting functions in an NGO or similar setting

A thorough understanding of budgetary processes and variance analysis

A thorough understanding of accounting processes as they impact on the overall financial system

Experience communicating financial information to management and donors

Ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance personnel in a clear and concise manner, without technical/accounting jargon

Strong computer skills specifically in Excel, Outlook and the Windows operating environment

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY

Fluency in Spanish (English/Spanish)

Experience working for an International non-government organization (INGO)

Professional accounting designation

Interest or experience in calculating social Return on Investment (ROI)

WHAT WE OFFER / ABOUT CARE

Starting Salary Range between 63,000 – 70,000, depending on skills and experience

Full benefits: dental, medical, vision care, paramedical, life insurance (some exceptions may apply) and professional and confidential Employee Assistance Program services

Generous leave entitlements, including paid December holiday closure

International travel opportunities

Learning and development opportunities and specialized training

Flexible work hours and work from home arrangements

A family friendly environment

Amazing colleagues who are very committed to CARE’s mission

If you are someone who thrives on challenge, loves to be part of a dynamic team and you are passionate about making a difference, then this opportunity is for you! Don’t think you check all the boxes? Reach out anyway – We would love to hear how your experience translates to this role! Please apply directly at https://bit.ly/3sNvXQQ, by May 8, 2022. Please note resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advertisement will be removed once candidate has been identified. We are only able to consider candidates who currently have the right to work in Canada.

CARE Canada is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Recruitment-related accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on request.

CARE Canada has a mandatory vaccination policy currently in place with accommodations based on the Ontario Human Rights Code.
As part of CARE Canada’s commitment to preventing sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, we conduct reference checks on all final stage candidates in line with the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying to this role with CARE Canada, you are giving us consent to contact your previous employers to seek information in line with this scheme.

How to apply

If you are someone who thrives on challenge, loves to be part of a dynamic team and you are passionate about making a difference, then this opportunity is for you! Don’t think you check all the boxes? Reach out anyway – We would love to hear how your experience translates to this role! Please apply directly at https://bit.ly/3sNvXQQ, by May 8, 2022. Please note resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advertisement will be removed once candidate has been identified. We are only able to consider candidates who currently have the right to work in Canada.

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