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Keewaytinook Okimakanak is seeking a self-motivated individual to perform the duties of a band administrator for McDowell Lake First Nation.

Reporting to the Keewaytinook Okimakanak Finance Manager and McDowell Lake First Nation Chief & Council, you will be responsible to assume the duties of the Band Administrator as follows:
•    The administrator is subject to First Nation policies, regulations and procedures jointly administers the affairs of McDowell Lake First Nation.
•    Oversees the affairs and programs of the Band including:
1.    Infrastructure
2.    Housing
3.    Community Planning
4.    Financial Management
5.    Lands & Trusts
6.    Membership
7.    Economic Development
8.    By-Law Management
9.    Office Management
10.    Education
11.    Health
•    Process all financial transactions on a timely basis, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with McDowell Lake First Nation policies and procedures and regulatory requirements to include:
1.    Accounts Payable
2.    Accounts Receivable
3.    Payroll
4.    Bank Reconciliations
5.    Prepare all necessary account reconciliations
6.    Process all financial reports for Keewaytinook Okimakanak on a quarterly basis
7.    Perform all other office duties such as photocopying, faxing and filing.
8.    Submit recommendations related to sound financial management including financial regulations.
•    Prepare, submit and oversee proposals and submissions.

The successful candidate should possess the following:
•    Computer literate in software programs such as: Wordperfect, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
•    Certificate/Degree in accounting or finance
•    Strong listening and communication skills
•    Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
•    Good knowledge of First Nation environment
•    Simply Accounting Software experience would be an asset

Interested applicants are invited to apply outlining their qualifications, experience and three(3) references by 4:30 p.m. on July 27, 2011 to:

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We thank all interested applicants, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.