Volunteer
Opportunities
in Montreal

• Action for Women's Empowerment (AWE) Global Organisme de bienfaisance qui soutient l’autonomisation des femmes à travers l’entrepreneuriat. Registered charity that supports women’s empowerment through entrepreneurship.

Bookkeeper

Offer number: 01860

Valid until: 20-09-2026

• Action for Women's Empowerment (AWE) Global Organisme de bienfaisance qui soutient l’autonomisation des femmes à travers l’entrepreneuriat. Registered charity that supports women’s empowerment through entrepreneurship.

Activity sector(s)

• Agriculture and Environmental Protection
• Food security and Nutrition
• Education and Teaching
• Women

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Type(s) of activity Accounting and Finance

District Remote volunteering

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Context of the mandate

Accurate, up-to-date financial records help AWE manage its resources responsibly and make sound decisions. The bookkeeper will maintain AWE’s day-to-day bookkeeping and prepare regular and year-end financial reports. The work can be completed independently on a flexible schedule, with reports reviewed by the Executive Director and/or Board.

Tasks

• Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping records in QuickBooks Online, including coding and entering transactions;
• Reconcile bank and credit-card accounts and follow up on discrepancies;
• Prepare financial reports for review by the Executive Director and/or Board;
• Handle financial information with accuracy, discretion and confidentiality.
   

Desired qualifications

• Foundational bookkeeping or accounting knowledge, gained through education, training or relevant work experience;
• Some hands-on bookkeeping experience (Canadian); nonprofit experience is an asset, not a requirement;
• Experience with QuickBooks Online is strongly preferred;
• Comfort with Excel/Google Sheets;
• Attention to detail, organization and follow-through;
• Ability to work independently, ask questions when needed and meet deadlines;
• Interest in contributing to AWE’s mission.

Expected level of involvement

AWE volunteers contribute 3-5 hours/week on average. 

The engagement is from October 2026 to June 2027 (Year-end), with the possibility of renewal. 

Perks we offer

• Attestation of Hours Worked (upon request)
• Reference letter (upon request)

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

Specific Criteria Available only evenings and/or weekends French not required

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Profiles of volunteers accepted:

• Individual

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Availability(s) sought by the organization

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