Job
description
Organizational
Background
CAWST is a Canadian
charity focused on the principle that clean water changes lives. Safe water and
basic sanitation are fund
amentals necessary to empower the world’s poorest
people and break the cycle of poverty. CAWST believes that the place to start is
to teach people the skills they need to have safe water in their homes. CAWST
transfers knowledge and skills to organizations and individuals in developing
countries through education, training and consulting services. This
ever-expanding network can motivate individual households to take action to
meet their own water and sanitation needs. Since 2001, CAWST’s client network
has helped 9.3 million people get better water or sanitation.
Our vision is a world where people have
the opportunity to succeed because their basic water and sanitation needs have
been met.
Our mission is to provide technical
training and consulting, and to act as a centre of expertise in water and
sanitation for the poor in developing countries.
CAWST values equitable opportunities, sustainable
solutions and collaborative and inclusive processes. CAWST recognizes and
accepts differences in cultural, religious, and political processes.
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The Position Financial Analyst
Reports to Director, Business Services
Type Full Time, Permanent
Position
Start Date
Flexible, June-July.
Position
Summary
As part of the
Business Services team, this position provides internal financial analysis
services for all CAWST departments, ensuring accurate and up-to-date
information on our finances, budgeting, and program funding.
This is a new
position for CAWST, helping us maintain and strengthen our financial
stewardship functions as we grow.
CAWST’s financial
management and stewardship is integral to the overall management of the
organization. It contributes directly to our ongoing sustainability as an
organization. Our data is becoming more complex with respect to the diversity
of funding, variety of projects, and increased global impact. Our reporting
needs to be concise, precise, and timely.
This role will work
closely with the Manager, Accounting to support the accounting function. The
role will also be a backup for the Manager, Accounting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare
monthly financials and stewardship reporting. - Develop
timelines and coordinate cross-functional teams in moving CAWST’s
financial reporting forward. Ensure deadlines are met. - Prepare
meaningful analysis and reports to support management, staff, and the
Board of Directors. - Prepare
short and long range financial forecasts for the organization and for
program-related funding. - Drive
financial analysis of program related expenditures. - Coordinate
the annual budgeting process. - Support
budgeting for funding and earned income proposals. - Prepare
the finance-related Key Performance Indicators. - Support
the Manager, Accounting to ensure timely month-end financials and
reporting. - Identify
areas for efficiencies and process improvements. - Proactively
communicate and collaborate with departments and program managers to
analyze needs. - Other
duties as required.
Education
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting or Finance. - Professional
Accounting designation (or working toward) is a strong asset (CA, CMA,
CGA, CFA).
Experience
- 3-5 years
of experience in Financial Analysis and Accounting. - Excellent
working knowledge of advanced functions in Microsoft Excel. - Experience
working with Dynamics NAV an asset. - Experience
working for a charity is an asset. - Traveling,
living, or working in one or more developing countries an asset.
Skills and
Attributes
- Demonstrated
ability to work with multiple managers and on multiple priorities. - Attention
to Detail: Able to manage all components down to the last detail. - Analytical:
Able to analyze and synthesize data effectively. - Problem
Solver: Able to think creatively about challenges, resolve issues, and
seek support when necessary. - Comprehension
and Synthesis: Strong reading comprehension and information synthesis
skills. - Communication:
Good written and verbal English skills. - Organized:
Able to handle multiple tasks and balance priorities with various
stakeholders. - Team
Player: Able to work well both independently and within a team. - Good
Judgement: Be a self-starter and work independently. - Strong
mathematics skills: Be able to apply math principles to the analysis of
data - High
degree of confidentiality and professionalism
Compensation
Will be discussed in
personal interview.
Questionnaire:
- 1. What has motivated you
to consider working at CAWST?
- 2. Describe an experience
that demonstrates your analytical capability.
- 3. What are your long-term
career goals and aspirations? Where do you see yourself in five years?
How
to apply
To Apply
Please send your
cover letter, resume, and answers to the below questions to cawstHR@cawst.org.
The position will be open until filled. No phone calls please.
Only those
candidates able to work in Canada will be reviewed. Only those granted an
interview will be contacted.