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Description

The Company:
First Nations Bank of Canada (www.fnbc.ca) is a federally chartered bank servicing Indigenous and non-Indigenous customers throughout Canada. We are focused on delivering superior customer service and offering a full range of personal and business banking products. First Nations Bank has a strong history of growth and profitability with a clear strategy of expansion in the Canadian marketplace and provides ongoing career opportunities for our employees.

Location:
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Assistant Controller to be based in our head office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on a Monday through Friday work week.

The Challenge:  
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Assistant Controller will be accountable for a high level of support and will contribute to a comprehensive, efficient and accurate reporting process that satisfies both internal and external stakeholder requirements. This position will be required to evaluate business performances and initiatives and measure them against established benchmarks. To be successful in this position you will require a strong knowledge in the areas of financial and management accounting, risk assessment, compliance, analysis and reporting.  

Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years experience in a finance or accounting position supported with a designation such as CPA, CA, CPA, CGA or CPA, CMA
Superior analytical skills
Thorough understanding of regulatory compliance, governance principles and internal/external controls
High level of organizational skills with strong accuracy and attention to detail
Strong computer skills with extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Previous experience with regulatory bodies (OSFI, CDIC, FINTRAC, etc.), internal/external audits and the banking industry would be an asset