Finance Manager

Location
Milton, ON•Hybrid work
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Life insurance
Vision care
Dental care
Work from home
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Extended health care
 
Full job description
Main Job Purpose

The Finance Manager is a key member of the Senior Management Team and is responsible for the day to day accounting and financial management of the charity and its subsidiaries.

The Finance Manager is also responsible for budgeting and reporting on the financial performance to management and the Board of Trustees.

Accountabilities

· To manage the AFH Canada finance team.

· To prepare Financial Reporting Standards and arrange audit.

· To create and develop financial reporting and control systems, ensuring compliance with legislation.

· To provide sound financial advice for the CEO.

· To liaise with auditors and prepare year-end audit files and supporting documents.

· To produce statutory financial reporting for audit, in line with CRA regulations.

· To prepare accounts for any subsidiary or related company accounts.

· To prepare monthly management accounts / bank reconciliations / cash flow forecasts.

· To process and record financial transactions in keeping with the finance policy.

· To liaise with national and international offices to receive the financial information and prepare monthly management accounts and year end accounts.

· To lead the charity’s budgeting processes ensuring strong processes are in place for resource allocation and performance monitoring at all levels of the charity.

· To ensure financial policies and procedures are up to date.

· To complete and submit Annual Returns..

· To prepare & submit T4s and T4As.

· To manage relationships with the outsourced payroll provider, ensure accurate and timely payments.

· To undertake pension administration.

· To ensure appropriate backups of financial information are stored appropriately.

· To attend regular meetings with the CEO.

Other Duties:

· To provide verbal and written reports as may be required by the CFO.

· To be committed to the work of Action for Humanity Canada and to promote team working.

· To work in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures.

· To complete such other appropriate duties as may be required from the organisation from time to time.

Work Environment

· 95% indoors / office based

· 5% outdoors / travel / events / work trips etc.

Job Requirements

Education

· Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) (Desirable)

Experience

· Strong working knowledge and experience of financial reporting and preparation of statutory accounts.

· Awareness of Legislation and CRA compliance.

· Line-managing staff

Skills

· Ability to critically appraise the financial systems, processes and controls, to identify and implement improvements to strengthen the system

· Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, inter-cultural sensitivity and confidence in dealing with a wide range of partners

· Working in an international environment across multi geographical locations

· Good understanding of the Humanitarian crisis affecting Syria and the Middle East region.

· Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects

· Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

· Ability to work variable hours, with occasional weekend and evening work

· Ability to manage and prioritise competing deadlines to meet commitments

Languages

· Strong written and spoken English essential

· Other languages e.g. Arabic and French (desirable)

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events
Dental care
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care
Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milton, ON

Application deadline: 2025-08-15
Expected start date: 2025-09-01

 

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