Accountant Program Officer – Finance (French/Spanish)

(Ideally as soon as possible in November 2023 to December 1, 2024)

 Accountant? ¿Contable? Want to make a positive difference in the world with your professional skills? As a member of the International Financial Management Division's Finance and Administration (FAD) team, the jobholder manages and develops the financial aspects of the projects and programs for which he/she is responsible and provides advisory support to field accountants and other program managers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation, in accordance with management's strategy and annual planning, of the annual work plan which establishes action priorities, measurable objectives, deadlines and a realistic budget plan for projects and programs;
• Produce financial analysis and monitor project initiatives;
• Identify financial opportunities and risks for projects and programs;
• Participate in the preparation of expenditure and cash budgets for projects under his/her responsibility, in compliance with agreements signed with funding agencies;
• Validate financial reports produced by on-site teams and ensure their conformity;
• Produce financial reports for donors and requests for transfer of funds;
• Carry out sampling tests; ensure compliance with local requirements; assist the on-site team during audits carried out by donors or other stakeholders;
• Prepare quarterly internal variance analysis reports versus budget, update projections, and reconcile donor advances;
• Advise immediate supervisor and project managers of potential financial impacts and risks associated with unexpected decisions or events, and make recommendations to ensure compliance;
• Ensure adequacy between resource allocation, expenditures, activities and outputs achieved;
• Any related tasks.

The ideal skills

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or Business administration (professional accounting concentration);
• Possess the accounting designation of CPA or equivalent (foreign diploma);
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position, including proven work experience in accounting and budget analysis;
• Knowledge of Power-Query / Pivot / BI, Accpac / SAGE 300 (an asset);
• Fluency in spoken and written French and Spanish (mandatory);
• Fluency in English, spoken and written (an asset)
• Experience in developing program and project proposals;
• Experience working with different funders (an asset);
• Knowledge of NPOs (volunteer cooperation and international programs) is a strong asset;
• Sense of organization and priorities, rigor and attention to detail;
• Alertness, flexibility, resourcefulness and creativity;
• Team spirit!

Position-specific conditions

• Availability to work outside regular hours during financial closings;
• Availability to travel in Canada or abroad for follow-up missions (1 x per year, maximum 3 times/year).

What we offer

• Starting salary between $62,675 and $67,500, according to experience
• 35-hour weekly shift;
• Hybrid working hours: head office and teleworking;
• Great flexibility to manage your schedule;
• A caring work environment, at a human pace;
• 5 weeks of vacation per year;
• 12 days of sick leave/staff + 2 days for family obligations;
• Full group insurance, including dental, 50% employer-paid;
• Group RRSP with an employer contribution of up to 5%;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program and more!

Oxfam-Québec is located a few steps from the Lionel-Groulx metro station, and the Lachine Canal bike path.

 Overview – Oxfam-Québec

Oxfam's mission is to promote the well-being of children, young people, women, and men.

Oxfam has a zero-tolerance policy against any behaviour that contravenes its code of conduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse, as well as lack of integrity, corruption and fraud.

To do this, Oxfam will ensure that it recruits people who demonstrate the same values and expects everyone already working within the organization to share and embody this commitment.

                                                                            Together, we fight inequality to end poverty and injustice, now and in the long term.