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in Montreal

• CISIM-MTL (Centre d'Intégration Social et Interculturel des Immigrants de Montréal Le CISIM-MTL accompagne les personnes immigrantes vers une intégration réussie en favorisant leur accès à l'emploi, à la formation et à l'autonomie. Nous soutenons particulièrement le leadership et l'autonomisation des femmes noires et aidons les organisations à bâtir des milieux de travail inclusifs, équitables et interculturels. CISIM-MTL supports immigrants in achieving successful integration by promoting their access to employment, training, and self-sufficiency. We place a special emphasis on supporting the leadership and empowerment of Black women and help organizations build inclusive, equitable, and intercultural workplaces.

Accounting and Finance Specialist

Offer number: 01837

Valid until: 30-11-2026

• CISIM-MTL (Centre d'Intégration Social et Interculturel des Immigrants de Montréal Le CISIM-MTL accompagne les personnes immigrantes vers une intégration réussie en favorisant leur accès à l'emploi, à la formation et à l'autonomie. Nous soutenons particulièrement le leadership et l'autonomisation des femmes noires et aidons les organisations à bâtir des milieux de travail inclusifs, équitables et interculturels. CISIM-MTL supports immigrants in achieving successful integration by promoting their access to employment, training, and self-sufficiency. We place a special emphasis on supporting the leadership and empowerment of Black women and help organizations build inclusive, equitable, and intercultural workplaces.

Activity sector(s)

• Arts and Culture
• Employability and Social Integration
• Women
• Immigration and Cultural Communities
• Youth
• Housing

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Type(s) of activity Accounting and Finance

District Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce

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Context of the mandate

As part of its restructuring and development of its activities, CISIM-MTL is looking for a volunteer in accounting and finance to strengthen its financial management and implement rigorous, transparent, and appropriate practices for a non-profit organization (OBNL).

The person will contribute to the accounting and ledger, revenue and expense tracking, bank reconciliations, cash flow management, budget preparation and follow-up, and the organization of supporting documents.

They will also participate in preparing periodic and annual financial statements, following up on financial projects and grants, and preparing the information necessary for reporting.

The volunteer will contribute to the implementation of tools and procedures that promote sound financial management, effective internal controls, and reliable financial information for the management and board of directors.

The CISIM-MTL wishes to have an organized, reliable, and up-to-date accounting system, and better visibility on its financial situation.

The volunteer’s expertise will directly contribute to CISIM-MTL’s transparency, credibility, sound governance, and financial sustainability, enabling the organization to better focus its resources on its mission of welcoming and integrating immigrants.

Tasks

The Finance Officer contributes to ensuring rigorous, transparent and structured financial management of CISIM-MTL. They support senior management and the Board of Directors in monitoring financial resources and budget planning.

The main responsibilities are:

• Ensure bookkeeping and the recording of financial transactions;
• Maintain and update the general ledger and accounting records;
• Monitor revenues, expenses, payments and receipts;
• File and retain supporting documents and financial records;
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow;
• Participate in preparing the annual budget and ensure budget monitoring;
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements;;
• Prepare data for financial reports;
• Produce financial reports for management and the board of directors;
• Help improve financial procedures and controls.

Deliverables

• Up-to-date general ledger;
• Revenue and expense tracking tables;
• Budget and cash flow monitoring;
• Periodic and annual financial statements;
• Financial records for projects and grants;
• Financial reports;
• Financial management tools and procedures.

 

 

Desired qualifications

The CISIM-MTL is looking for a rigorous, organized, autonomous, and reliable person with a background in accounting, finance, financial administration, or management.

Required skills and experience:

• Training in accounting, finance, administration, or related field;
• Experience in bookkeeping and recording accounting transactions;
• Proficiency in maintaining the general ledger;
• Experience in tracking revenues and expenses;
• Knowledge of bank reconciliations;
• Experience in preparing and monitoring budgets;
• Ability to prepare or contribute to preparing financial statements;
• Experience in financial monitoring of projects or grants, an asset;
• Proficiency in Excel or accounting tools;
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies or anomalies;
• Knowledge of internal control principles and financial management;
• Ability to organize and maintain supporting documents and financial records.

Qualities:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Rigorous and methodical
• Autonomous and proactive
• Reliable and respectful of deadlines
• Discreet and attentive to confidentiality
• Able to work in a team
• Comfortable communicating financial information in a simple and clear way
• Able to propose solutions and improve existing tools and procedures
• Sensitive to the values of solidarity, inclusion, diversity, and integration of immigrant people.

Experience in a non-profit organization, community organization, or environment financed by grants is an important asset, but not mandatory.

Expected level of involvement

Participation in committee meetings: approximately 2 hours per month.
Operational involvement: up to 5 hours per week, depending on the needs, especially for the general ledger, accounting follow-up, financial statements, budget, and reports.

Regular engagement, autonomy, rigour, and respect of confidentiality are required.

Perks we offer

• Attestation of Hours Worked (upon request)
• Reference letter (upon request)
• Meal or snack
• Volunteer appreciation events

Spoken Language(s) Unilingual French accepted Bilingual FR-EN accepted

Specific Criteria Accessible for people with limited mobility Accessible for people with an intellectual disability Accessible for people with a visual impairment Available only evenings and/or weekends

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Profiles of volunteers accepted:

• Individual
• Large Groups (5+ people)

2 to 10 people

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Availability(s) sought by the organization

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