Job Description

The Finance & Bookkeeping Assistant works with the Finance and Admin Manager to support the company’s financial operations and reporting, as well as conducts administrative tasks as required by the CEO. They ensure that records across the financial departments of EDC companies are accurate and timely.

1. Role and Responsibilities
• Undertake Day-to-day bookkeeping and data entry for select EDC Companies and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assist Finance Manager to oversee accounts and cash flow, administer internal audits, and cooperate with external auditors.
• Assist Finance Manager to Prepare quarterly progress reports.

2. Qualifications and Education Requirements
• Diploma in a related discipline (public administration, business administration, finance) and two (2) years related experience; OR
• Financial Management Certificate Program and two (2) years related experience; OR
• Three years of comparable experience, including financial administration experience, or a comparable level of education, training and experience.

3. Preferred Skills
• Preference will be given to a qualified Aboriginal candidate;
• Possess a solid grasp of written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Has work experience in a structured office setting;
• Good familiarity with Sage Financial Management software and a keen eye for detail in financial management are advantages;
• Proficiency in computer applications, such as Word and Excel;
• Capacity to collaborate with individuals in a group setting;
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities exhibited by the capacity to organize, connect, lead, investigate, bargain, evaluate, and address problems;
• The individual exhibits a strong sense of personal integrity and adheres to ethical practices;
• They also possess stress management and time management abilities;
• The ability to work independently and accurately, a positive and professional attitude, and a strong will to succeed.

Required languages: English

Education level: • Diploma in a related discipline (public administration, business administration, finance) and two (2) years related experience; OR • Financial Management Certificate Program and two (2) years related experience;

Required skills: • Possess a solid grasp of written and interpersonal communication skills; • Has work experience in a structured office setting; • Good familiarity with Sage Financial Management software and a keen eye for detail in financial management are advantages; • Proficiency in computer applications, such as Word and Excel; • Capacity to collaborate with individuals in a group setting; • Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities exhibited by the capacity to organize, connect, lead, investigate, bargain, evaluate, and address problems;

Additional skills / Assets: • The individual exhibits a strong sense of personal integrity and adheres to ethical practices; • They also possess stress management and time management abilities; • The ability to work independently and accurately, a positive and professional attitude, and a strong will to succeed.

Closest intersection: 1119-B Pacific Rim Hwy