Location
Burlington, ON | Canada
Job description
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Burlington, ON / Hybrid
Compensation: $58,500 - $65,000 annually
Department: Finance
ABOUT ISLAMIC RELIEF:
Islamic Relief is an international relief and development agency striving to alleviate poverty and suffering around the world regardless of colour, race or religion. Established in 1984 in response to the widespread famine in Africa, Islamic Relief has grown to be a key, well known and respected aid agency in disaster relief and the ongoing development of people in over 25 countries. It specialises in Education & Training, Health and Nutrition, Water & Sanitation, Income Generation, Orphans’ Support, Emergency Relief and Disaster Preparedness. Islamic Relief is a member of the Humanitarian Coalition.
Job purpose :
We are looking for an ambitious Accountant to provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for Islamic Relief Canada’s finances.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Donation Revenue Management:
- Record and reconcile donation revenues accurately and in a timely manner.
- Work closely with the development team to ensure all donations are properly documented and categorized.
- Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
· Financial Data Accuracy:
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial data in the organization's accounting system.
- Perform regular reconciliations of accounts related to donation revenues.
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure consistency in financial reporting.
· Transaction Management:
- Manage high volumes of financial transactions efficiently and accurately.
- Process, review, and reconcile transactions related to donations, grants, and other revenue streams.
· Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with donor restrictions and reporting requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of documentation for external audits and reviews.
- Ensure compliance with non-profit standards, rules, regulations, and systems of internal control
Qualifications/Competencies:
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- 2-3 years of relevant accounting/finance experience
- Demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Excel, as well as other Microsoft Office applications
- Experience in preparing detailed financial documents
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Highly detail-oriented
- Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization
- Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
- Well-organized, and able to work well in a team environment
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
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