Kativik Regional Government Looking for GENERAL ACCOUNTANT PAYROLL AND FINANCE at Kuujjuaq, QC Full Time

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) is a supra-municipal organization with jurisdiction

over the territory of Québec north of the 55th parallel. The KRG is currently looking for a

dynamic and reliable person to work in the capacity of:
GENERAL ACCOUNTANT PAYROLL AND FINANCE

Reporting to the Director Finance, the selected candidate is mainly responsible for:

• Perform all payroll-related duties for KRG employees;
• Stay current with payroll regulations, standards and work methods;
• Ensure that departmental timelines and priorities are met;
• Ensure all employees inquiries are answered in a timely manner;
• Follow-up on financial information requests
• Performing all regular tasks related to a complete accounting cycle; (bank

reconciliation, journal entries, account receivable and account payable);

• Preparing monthly account analysis;
• Assist in the preparation for year-end income tax forms and assist with the

preparation of the financial audits;

• Perform any other duties required by his Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College diploma in accounting or finance; equivalent combination of education and

experience will be considered;

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar role in payroll and accounting
• Knowledge of payroll software as well as a Canadian Payroll Association Certificate will

be considered an asset;

• Possess a good and current understanding of payroll and accounting principles and

practices

• Be analytical, attentive to detail and able to work independently.
• Good knowledge of the office suite (Excel: intermediate level)
• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages:

Inuktitut, English and French.

Place of work: Kuujjuaq.

Salary: Minimum: $44 511 annually; maximum: $75 701 annually (class 8).

Benefits: Cost-of-living differential: minimum $8 500 annually.

Food allowance: minimum $3 707 annually.

Annual leave trips: maximum of 3 per person annually;

Retirement plan: 6% employer; 4% employee.

Group insurance.

Vacation: 20 days annually.

Statutory holidays: 19 days including 10 during the Christmas period.

Send your resume before 5:00 p.m. on May 2nd, 2022, to:
Human Resources

Kativik Regional Government

P.O. Box 9

Kuujjuaq QC J0M 1C0

Fax: 819-964-2975

Email: [email protected]

The KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this and the James Bay and

Northern Québec Agreement, conditions may vary to promote the employment of Inuit

candidates.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.