Finance Officer (Staff Accountant) – 12 month contract Description of the College Navitas North America Colleges, in association with their local University offers university pathway programs to international students. Navitas North America Colleges are managed by Navitas Limited with colleges in Canada, the USA, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. For more than two decades, Navitas has accelerated the internationalization of university campuses around the globe, providing international students greater opportunity and access to high-quality learning experiences.
Position
Navitas is seeking to employ one (1) Finance Officer to join our North American Finance team in Burnaby, BC. This is a contract position for 12 months. The Finance Officer is responsible for providing accounts support to the Director of Finance and the Finance Controller. The main duties of this role include creditor management, commission payments to agents, student financial management, bank and general ledger reconciliations. Key Relationships
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Vice President of Corporate Services Director of Finance Finance Controller Assistant Finance Manager College Director and Principal Students Partner University staff Vendors and suppliers Auditors and tax authorities
Key Responsibilities
1. Student Financial Management • • • • • •
Process student receipts and refunds Update the receipt batch and prepare the necessary paperwork for record keeping Review of student financial records and make necessary adjustments Responsible for student debt monitoring and collection Reconcile University billings to Maze Address student financial inquiries (email and in person)
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DRIVE.
ADVENTUROUS.
GENUINE.
RIGOUR.
CONVICTION.
2. Creditor management
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Maintain and review creditors database and ledger entry of invoices Generate and review creditor payments throughout the year Reconciliation of supplier statements and creditor accounts Maintain sundry creditors and accruals
3. Bank Reconciliation
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Prepare the bank reconciliations
4. General ledger • • 5.
Raise general ledger payments, receipts and journals Assist with preparation of regular general ledger reconciliations
General Duties
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Relieve/assist the other members of the finance team as required Ensure documentation is maintained in an orderly fashion Provide administrative relief when required during busy periods in other areas of business Provide excellent internal and external customer service Assist with payroll data entry and administrative duties Other duties as required
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience
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Post-secondary studies in Accounting and/or related areas or extensive experience in an accounting area Excellent written and verbal communication skills Attention to details and high accuracy levels Proven and demonstrated ability to use Microsoft office and Oracle Proven ability to work as a part of a team Personable with a positive and willing attitude. Demonstrated alignment with the Navitas values of: conviction, rigour, drive, adventurous, respect and genuine. Legal right to work in Canada.
Desirable Skills
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Currently in an accounting program (CPA) or graduated with Accounting Degree Experience in dealing with people from different cultures
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DRIVE.
ADVENTUROUS.
GENUINE.
RIGOUR.
CONVICTION.
What We Offer Navitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and are a values-driven employer.
To Apply Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references as one file to
[email protected]
Applications may be considered for similar positions.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm Pacific Time on Wednesday April 8, 2020.
Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, which may include a Criminal background check and professional references checks.
Please be advised that candidates with the legal right to work in Canada at time of application will be considered.
RESPECT.
DRIVE.
ADVENTUROUS.
GENUINE.
RIGOUR.
CONVICTION.
