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OPEN COMPETITION

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band's Keethanow Group of Businesses is now accepting applications to fill the following Full-Time position based in La Ronge, SK:

FINANCE ASSISTANTS (2)

The Finance Assistant position is based in the La Ronge Central Office. This position reports to the Comptroller. Under the supervision of the Comptroller, the Financial/Accounting Assistant is responsible for assisting the Comptroller and Finance Officers 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 Store Band Policies & Procedures, Public & Social Media at all times
• Handle operations of the payments to Accounts Receivable database in the store
• 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 / customer / department queries into their Billing Account
• Maintain purchase orders and invoicing databases
• Strong ability to work with databases to enter, modify, correct payments in cashier application
• 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 and customers
• Monitor and assist with front line staff cashier's regulation and advise / report to manger in regard to proper procedure
• Assist in Payroll duties when needed
• Carry out other work related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor;
• Maintain positive public relations on behalf of Keethanow Group of Businesses
• Follow and adhere to the Keethanow Group of Businesses Personnel Policy Manual;

The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must have 1-year experience in retail environment and be familiar with cash outs, invoicing, and proven track record of excellent customer relationship skills
• Business Office certificate degree preferred or grade 12 with combined retail / office experience
• Basic understanding of the accounting cycle
• Strong verbal, written and organizational skills. Cree an asset
• Accurately and efficiently works with Finance Officer & Manager 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
• Other assigned duties as required
• 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: April 29, 2024 Deadline: May 13, 2024

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

Human Resource Office, Fax:

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Phone:

Box 480 E-mail: )

La Ronge, SK. S0J 1L0 Online:

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 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.