Finance and Operations Officer

Position: Finance and Operations Officer - Contract - 18714
About the Opportunity

Our client, a newly incorporated Canadian not-for-profit organization, is seeking a Finance and Operations Officer to join their team in a newly created role.

The Finance and Operations Officer will support day-to-day accounting, finance, and operational activities, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, and effective administrative processes. This position operates within a matrix reporting structure, reporting technically to a Finance Manager and functionally to an Executive Director. The role is fully remote and offers a high degree of flexibility while collaborating across multiple time zones.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Collect supporting documentation and prepare payment sheets in accordance with chart of accounts and coding instructions

Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records in Quick Books Online

Maintain bank accounts, corporate credit cards, and payable platforms

Review vendor invoices for compliance with policies and procedures

Prepare vendor and consultant payments and bank transfers

Complete bank reconciliations and general ledger entries

Assist with monthly, annual, and year-end closings

Support audit preparation and external audit processes

Monitor receivables, payables, advances, and cash flow

Prepare internal financial reports, draft budgets, and forecasts

Monitor budget versus actuals and flag variances

Maintain organized financial records and filing systems

Support donor and grant financial reporting

Maintain grant agreements and ensure compliance with funding terms

Support grant-making processes, documentation, and filing systems

Assist with partner contracting and information collection

Support development and implementation of grant-management systems

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

1–3 years of relevant experience in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably within a not-for-profit or mission-driven organization

Experience using Quick Books Online or similar accounting systems

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote, collaborative environment

Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

About the Job

Contract, part-time position (up to 20 hours per week)

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible working hours, with some availability required to support Asia-based time zones

Compensation: $22–$25 per hour, commensurate with experience

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