Finance Officer

MANITOBA MÉTIS FEDERATION

FINANCE OFFICER
May 2, 2024
Posting #24-00-003

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is the National Government of the Red River Métis - also known as the Manitoba Métis. The Red River Métis are Canada’s Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba.
The MMF seeks to fill one full-time Finance Officer position located within our MMF Thompson Regional Office in Thompson, MB. The Finance Officer will be responsible for all day-to day accounting activities for the MMF Thompson Regional Office.
Job Duties/Competencies:
• Verify, calculate, prepare, and submit bills, invoices, accounts payable, and service provider claims;
• Ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards procedures and internal controls;

• Review monthly Finance Reports and note any discrepancies;
• Conduct financial and activity monitoring as required;
• Prepare statistical, financial and account reports;
• Verify, calculate, prepare regional office staff travel claims for submission;
• Prepare and monitor purchase orders;
• Assist with budget preparation;
• Draft and proofread correspondence, reports, forms, and other documents.
Skills and Qualifications:
• Completion of post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum of three years’ experience in Finance or similar position;

• Experience working with Accpac for Windows or similar accounting program and Microsoft Office Suite;
• Solid understanding of general applied accounting principles;
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records;
• Excellent mathematical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Ability to meet deadlines while multitasking in a fast-paced environment;
• Experience working with boards and/or committees is preferred;
• Knowledge of Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision, pension, and vacation. Access to an on-site fitness facility as well as an in-house restaurant is available.
Please submit your resume and cover letter, referencing the job posting number by Thursday, May 16, 2024.
The MMF requires a satisfactory criminal record check prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existing criminal record checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining this document is not a guarantee of employment.
Preference will be given to qualified Métis applicants and they are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter. The MMF encourages internal applicants to apply for career opportunities within our Government.
MMF Human Resources Department
300-150 Henry Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0J7
Email to: jobs@mmf.mb.ca
Fax to (204) 947-1816

All our job postings can be found at: www.mmf.mb.ca.