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Description

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Assistant Administrator/Finance Officer will play a key role in the Management Team, managing the financial and human resources administration of both municipalities each having operating budgets of over $4M.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee and direct all accounting functions for the municipalities including compliance with applicable legislation and reporting requirements.
Act as primary liaison with external auditors.
Oversee and prepare the annual operating and capital budgets.
Manage reserve accounts and bank debt portfolios.
Oversee and prepare tax and assessment rolls, tax notices and school and municipal hail statements.
Manage municipal tangible capital assets.
Research external funding sources and prepare grant applications for project assistance.
Manage project funding and payment of expenditures.
Education and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA, or CGA), or in the process of attaining a designation as a registered student member in good standing with an accounting organization.
Post-secondary education, with preference to business or commerce degree (bachelor or applied), Accounting Diploma and municipal experience will also be considered.
C certificate, or higher in Local Government Administration, or working towards certification
Knowledge of accounting applications, GAAP and public sector accounting standards.
Knowledge of Saskatchewan Municipalities Act and/or Local Government Certification would be beneficial.
Familiarity with MuniSoft, MuniWare, Microsoft Dynamics GP/Diamond software or a proven aptitude in working with accounting software and IT systems.
Ability to work independently to prepare financial statements and reports with a high degree of quality and accuracy.
Ability to work with the management team, support staff and Council members.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.