Finance Administrator
Part time / Flexible – Estimated 30 hours/week
(Includes benefits)
Habitat for Humanity Victoria is a local charity that brings communities together to help families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership. As part of a global movement, Habitat works toward a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Our mission is to build affordable housing and promote homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty through the mobilization of volunteers and community partners.
Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative administrator responsible for accurate and compliant financial management & reporting. This position requires an experienced, flexible accounting professional to oversee the financial operations of the organization including construction projects, mortgages and overall accounts management in a dynamic, growing organization.
The Financial Administrator will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision making and operations to enable Habitat Victoria to continue to enhance its quality programming and build capacity. This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance and operations specialist to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact organization.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of:
Responsibilities:
(Includes benefits)
Habitat for Humanity Victoria is a local charity that brings communities together to help families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership. As part of a global movement, Habitat works toward a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Our mission is to build affordable housing and promote homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty through the mobilization of volunteers and community partners.
Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative administrator responsible for accurate and compliant financial management & reporting. This position requires an experienced, flexible accounting professional to oversee the financial operations of the organization including construction projects, mortgages and overall accounts management in a dynamic, growing organization.
The Financial Administrator will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision making and operations to enable Habitat Victoria to continue to enhance its quality programming and build capacity. This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance and operations specialist to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact organization.
Qualifications:
- At least 5 years related experience and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Experience in leadership and administration of not-for-profit, public interest, or similar organization
- Financial management experience in a computer-based Windows environment
- Strong background in fund accounting in a not-for-profit organization
- Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Sage 50
- Experience in retail environment an asset
Demonstrated knowledge of:
- Generally Accepted Canadian Accounting Principles and auditing standards, financial controls and their application to financial accounting and reporting in the not for profit sector
- Accepted business practices, office procedures, human resource management and administrative systems
- Accounting and financial management skills sufficient to analyze complex financial information, develop and maintain appropriate controls, reporting systems, policies and procedures
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, accounting software (Sage 50) and CRM/database software
Responsibilities:
- Alignment of reporting systems to meet information requirements of stakeholders
- Implementation of approved financial policies and recommendations of same
- Manage financial accounts
- Ensure adequate controls over budget and revenue
- Maintain integrity of operating and capital funds through financial reconciliation and reporting
- Prepare financial statements in compliance with external regulatory bodies
- Oversight of revenue focused business operations including fund development and ReStore
Please send cover letter with application to:
ceo@habitatvictoria.com
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
ceo@habitatvictoria.com
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
ReStore Driver/Associate 32+ Hrs./Wk.
You want to be challenged at your work and you want it to mean something.
Habitat for Humanity Victoria (HFHV) is a local registered charity which brings communities together to help families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership. The ReStore is a program of HFHV which operates retail outlets open to the public that sell quality new and used home improvement items and building supplies. Funds raised through ReStore sales cover the operational costs of Habitat Victoria. That means that every dollar donated to Habitat Victoria goes directly towards building homes for local families living in need.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the ReStore Donations Manager or Store Manager, the driver/warehouse associate is responsible for the safe operation of the ReStore delivery vehicle or acting as a Store Associate as needed, accepting and processing donations for sale, stocking shelves, helping to lead a hardworking and motivated team of volunteers, and assisting retail customers in a warehouse retail environment.
The successful candidate will be a safe, courteous, and outgoing individual sensitive to the needs of the donors and the organization. This individual will be tasked both in the store and on the vehicle as required.
Qualifications
Personal Attributes
Helpful Skills
Habitat for Humanity Victoria (HFHV) is a local registered charity which brings communities together to help families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership. The ReStore is a program of HFHV which operates retail outlets open to the public that sell quality new and used home improvement items and building supplies. Funds raised through ReStore sales cover the operational costs of Habitat Victoria. That means that every dollar donated to Habitat Victoria goes directly towards building homes for local families living in need.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the ReStore Donations Manager or Store Manager, the driver/warehouse associate is responsible for the safe operation of the ReStore delivery vehicle or acting as a Store Associate as needed, accepting and processing donations for sale, stocking shelves, helping to lead a hardworking and motivated team of volunteers, and assisting retail customers in a warehouse retail environment.
The successful candidate will be a safe, courteous, and outgoing individual sensitive to the needs of the donors and the organization. This individual will be tasked both in the store and on the vehicle as required.
Qualifications
- High school diploma
- 1 years’ experience in driving appropriate vehicle (3 ton box van)
- Able to lift and move with up to 20kg on a regular basis
- Able to stand on feet for long periods
- Must have valid, clean class 5 driver’s license with suitable “N” driver’s abstract
Personal Attributes
- Strong belief in the mission and values of Habitat for Humanity.
- Customer service skills including empathy for customers and donors
- Polite and helpful with a confident outgoing personality
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Good interpersonal skills, team player
- Adaptable and flexible
- Able to lift 20 kg as part of the job functions
Helpful Skills
- Delivery driving and or furniture moving experience
- First aid Level 1 OFA or willingness to train (employer funded)
- Previous experience working with volunteers
- Cashier experience
- Previous thrift store experience
- Knowledge of Antiques, Furniture, Housewares, Building Materials, Appliances, and general retail merchandise
- Competitive compensation and benefits package available to full and part-time employees
- 32+ Hours per week
- Weekend shifts required
ReStore Cashier/Warehouse Associate Permanent Part-Time 24+ Hrs/Wk.
You want to be challenged in your work and you want it to mean something. Habitat for Humanity Victoria is a community based charity working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. The ReStore is Habitat’s retail program that sells new and used quality merchandise to generate revenue to support Habitat’s charitable work.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the ReStore Assistant Manager/Team Lead, the cashier/warehouse associate is responsible for processing donations for sale, stocking shelves, and assisting retail customers in a warehouse retail environment
Position Summary:
Reporting to the ReStore Assistant Manager/Team Lead, the cashier/warehouse associate is responsible for processing donations for sale, stocking shelves, and assisting retail customers in a warehouse retail environment
