Finance Manager

The Finance Manager is a key member of the Senior Management Team and is responsible for the day to day accounting and financial management of the charity and its subsidiaries.

The Finance Manager is also responsible for budgeting and reporting on the financial performance to management and the Board of Trustees.

Accountabilities
Main Accountabilities

To manage the AFH Canada finance team.

To prepare Financial Reporting Standards and arrange audit.

To create and develop financial reporting and control systems, ensuring compliance with legislation.

To provide sound financial advice for the CEO.

To liaise with auditors and prepare year‑end audit files and supporting documents.

To produce statutory financial reporting for audit, in line with CRA regulations.

To prepare accounts for any subsidiary or related company accounts.

To prepare monthly management accounts / bank reconciliations / cash flow forecasts.

To process and record financial transactions in keeping with the finance policy.

To liaise with national and international offices to receive the financial information and prepare monthly management accounts and year end accounts.

To lead the charity’s budgeting processes ensuring strong processes are in place for resource allocation and performance monitoring at all levels of the charity.

To ensure financial policies and procedures are up to date.

To complete and submit Annual Returns.

To prepare & submit T4s and T4

As.

To manage relationships with the outsourced payroll provider, ensure accurate and timely payments.

To undertake pension administration.

To ensure appropriate backups of financial information are stored appropriately.

To attend regular meetings with the CEO.

Other Duties

To provide verbal and written reports as may be required by the CFO.

To be committed to the work of Action for Humanity Canada and to promote team working.

To work in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.

To complete such other appropriate duties as may be required from the organization from time to time.

Job Requirements
Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) (Desirable)

Experience

Strong working knowledge and experience of financial reporting and preparation of statutory accounts.

Awareness of Legislation and CRA compliance.

Line‑managing staff

Skills

Ability to critically appraise the financial systems, processes and controls, to identify and implement improvements to strengthen the system.

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, inter‑cultural sensitivity and confidence in dealing with a wide range of partners.

Working in an international environment across multi geographical locations.

Good understanding of the Humanitarian crisis affecting Syria and the Middle East region.

Self‑motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects.

Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

Ability to work variable hours, with occasional weekend and evening work.

Ability to manage and prioritize competing deadlines to meet commitments.

Languages

Strong written and spoken English (essential)

Other languages e.g. Arabic and French (desirable)

95% indoors / office based
5% outdoors / travel / events / work trips etc.

Work Location
Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON

Job Type
Full‑time

Expected Hours
40 hours/week

Expected Start Date
Immediately

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those from equity‑deserving groups. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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