Finance Manager - Burnaby, Canada - Navitas

Navitas

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Since 1994, Navitas has been a respected leader in global higher education.

As pioneers in the university pathway sector, we have trusted partnerships with more than 30 forward-thinking universities in Australia, New Zealand, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Sri Lanka.

We provide our partners with access to resources and expertise to help drive large-scale initiatives that provide tangible, lasting benefits to students, faculty, staff and local communities.

Navitas is seeking to employ a _
_Finance Manager__ to join our North American team in Burnaby, BC (Hybrid)._
The Finance Manager, reporting to Financial Controller, is responsible for the oversight of the Accounts Payable team and is responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of the Financial Statements and Student Financial Information of the UPNA Business Units_

Key Responsibilities
Creditor management

Oversee the maintenance of creditors database and ledger entry of invoices
Review and approve creditor payments throughout the year
Oversee the reconciliation of supplier statements and creditor accounts
Oversee the maintenance of sundry creditors and accruals

Payroll Management

Prepare employee payrolls and maintenance of employee pay details
Assist with the preparation of record of employment
Assist with Employer Health Tax calculation, filing, and payment

Agents - Commission Payments and Database

Prepare and review commission calculations and payments
Establish effective written and verbal communication with agents in respect of their accounts.
Review the accuracy of creditor's database in respect of agents in conjunction with the marketing and admissions sections

Student Financial Management

Review the reconciliation of student receipts and refunds
Responsible for management of student insurance
Review and approve student refunds and appeals

Bank Reconciliation and Cash management

Review bank reconciliation of all bank accounts maintained by the company.
Prepare weekly cashflow forecast

General ledger

Prepare and review month end journals entries
Prepare and review of regular general ledger reconciliations
Oversee subledger of fixed assets, A/P, and A/R accounts
Oversee intercompany transactions, recharges, and intercompany account balances
Assist with the generation of monthly financial statements

Audit and Tax

Prepare annual financial statements and financial information audits
Assist with the preparation of sales tax filing and annual corporate tax filing
Assist with the preparation of other tax filings
Support Financial Controller and Assistant Financial Controller in addressing any question from external regulatory bodies

General Duties

Ensure the efficient effective operation of the Finance department
Hiring, training, and evaluating accounts payable officers
Relieve/assist the other members of the finance team as required
Ensure documentation is maintained in an orderly fashion
Provide administrative relief when required during busy periods in other areas of

business

Provide excellent internal and external customer service to colleagues, staff from other Navitas Organizations, students and customers at all times.
Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to assist Finance staff with skill development
Other duties as required under the supervision of the Senior Director of Finance and Corporate Services
Review and approve royalty calculation and payments for colleges in North America

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

Degree in Accounting and CPA designation, with a minimum of 2 years financial management experience
Experience with external financial reporting
Knowledge and experience with corporate financial, accounting, and administrative information systems
Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise staff, with a proven ability to motivate and develop a team to achieve positive client service in the context of competing deadlines
High level of analytical skills with demonstrated ability to synthesize financial and nonfinancial information
Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, presentation and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with, and within, a team
Customerfocused with an understanding that all staff and students are your customers
Demonstrated capacity to identify and implement internal controls and process improvements
Demonstrated ability to manage staff
Legal right to work in Canada

Desirable Skills

Experience in a multicultural environment or with international students
Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite

What We Offer

Navitas is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and communities in which we live and s