Reporting to the CFO, the Internal Auditor will play a key role in ensuring compliance wit financial reporting standards and internal policies while minimizing the risk of fraud and maximizing the accuracy of financial statements and reports.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct comprehensive internal audits to assess compliance with CHN's internal controls.

• Review and analyze financial statements, records, and documentation to ensure accuracy and reliability.

• Prepare adjusting entries for the CFO to consider for entry into the accounting system.

• Prepare the trial balance reconciliation for delivery to the external auditors and serve as the primary point of contact with external auditors.

• Prepare detailed audit reports with actionable recommendations for enhancing controls and processes.

• Work with the CFO and Accounting Manager to address audit findings and support the implementation of corrective actions.

• Contribute to the development of internal auditing standards and methodologies.

• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or Certified Aboriginal Finance Manager (AFOA CAFM) is preferred.

• Three years of work experience as an Internal Auditor is preferred.

• Minimum (40) forty words per minute typing and word processing speed with accuracy.

• Computer literate with complete working knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other related finance such as Adagio and Paydirt Payroll.

• Familiar with office machines, including computers, photocopiers, fax machines, scanners, tablets, telephone systems and postage machine.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and best business practices and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.

• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.

• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, concise and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

• Creativity / Innovation: Recommend new and innovative ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new and viable opportunities.

• Focus on CHN Needs: Anticipate, understand and respond to the needs of management and leadership.

• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.

• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.

• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals and track details, data, information and activities.

• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans and evaluate the process and results.

• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions and make recommendations to resolve problems.

• Think Strategically: Assesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment and the vision and values of the organization.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Must be medically and physically fit to assume the responsibilities of the position.

• Ability to demonstrate tact, courteous attention and understanding to the public.

• Must work well under pressure and be available to work regular scheduled hours.

• Must demonstrate problem solving skills and considerable judgment in performance of duties.

• Must have knowledge and understanding of Haida cultural values, past experience of working with First Nation’s will be considered an asset.

$39.55 - $42.77 per hour based on experience, Full-time 35 hrs. per weekBenefit Package: Dental Care, Extended health care, Vision care, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Pension Plan, Paid time off