CLOSED COMPETITION

(Restricted to LLRIB Members)

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Education Department is now accepting applications to fill the following Full-Time position based in La Ronge, SK:

FINANCE ASSISTANT

The Finance Assistant position is based in the Education Central Office. This position reports to the Director of Education. Under the supervision of the Director of Education, the Financial Assistant is responsible for assisting the Director of Education in managing, processing and troubleshooting various accounts and transactions.

The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:

• Act as an ambassador to the LLRIB Policies & Procedures, Public & social media at all times
• Handle operations of the payments to Accounts Receivable database in Education;
• Apply payments accurately and in a timely manner to applicable accounts;
• Maintain monthly reports on Accounts Receivable to assist Finance Officer;
• Able to handle employee / department queries into their Billing Account;
• Maintain purchase orders and invoicing databases;
• Strong ability to work with databases to enter, modify, and correct payments;
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and email);
• Basic knowledge of the accounting cycle process;
• Strong communication skills & able to effectively multitask day to day functions as needed;
• Train and correct employee duties toward A/R as needed;
• Make sound decisions independently for employees;
• Carry out other work-related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor;
• Maintain positive public relations on behalf of LLRIB;
• Follow and adhere to the LLRIB Personnel Policy Manual;

The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Business Office certificate degree preferred or grade 12 with combined office experience;
• Basic understanding of the accounting cycle;
• Strong verbal, written and organizational skills. Cree an asset;
• Accurately and efficiently works with Finance Officer & Director to meet sensitive time lines to have
  paperwork, filing, and tasks handed in daily, weekly, monthly to ensure business operations;
• Excels in organizational, communication, flexible, and is proactive;
• Proven leadership skills to lead and direct others;
• Able to manage multiple tasks with varying levels of priority;
• Punctual, honest, and reliable;
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License;
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision;
• Able to manage time efficiently and effectively

Date of Posting: September 11, 2024 Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is Found

Submit cover letter and resume with three (3) professional references (excluding Chief & Councillors, or family members), one being your current or most recent supervisor, to the following:

Human Resource Office, Fax: (306) 425-2170

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Phone: (306) 425-2183

Box 480 E-mail: (hrinfo@llrib.ca)

La Ronge, SK. S0J 1L0 Online: https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/

NOTE: Please be advised applications received without the proper documentation shall not be considered. Your references MUST be people who you reported to and had direct supervisory authority over you. In the cover letter, please indicate permission to contact references. Also, please provide your Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check and Driver’s Abstract with your application.**

• Telephone interviews will not be granted. However, an interview via Teams may be granted.
• LLRIB thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
• Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Aboriginal people, Lac La Ronge Indian Band shall give preference to Aboriginal people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience.