DOT | Digital Opportunity Trust

Location: Ottawa

Status: Full-time

Language requirements: English essential

Who We Are:

Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) (www.dotrust.org) is a Canadian-based non-profit that works in 25 countries to mobilize and inspire all underserved and disadvantaged young people with digital literacy, 21st century skills, and the self-confidence that will enable them to thrive in an inclusive digital economy. DOT works with youth, the private sector, governments, and community-based organizations towards a collaborative vision of communities around the world shaped by daring social innovators.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Finance Officer to join our team.  This is a full-time position in a creative environment with a supportive and collaborative international team. We offer a flexible working arrangement and the opportunity for professional growth and development.

The successful candidate will apply their skill and experience to support DOT’s operational accounting function, ideally with an appreciation for international development.  You possess a strong spirit for community service and share DOT’s passion for the role of youth in creating a better world. 

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for processing accounts payable, including entering invoices into the accounting system, ensuring that adequate documentation and approvals are maintained, processing payments, and reconciling supplier statements.
• Respond to internal client and vendor inquiries.
• Review employee expense reports and remittances, ensuring that all supporting documentation is complete and accurate, and that expenditures have been approved in accordance with the Organization’s policies.  
• Review employee timesheets and upload to the accounting system.
• Prepare certain balance sheet reconciliations, including but not limited to bank accounts, investments, corporate credit cards, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. 
• Uploading data into the accounting system.
• Assist with audit and funding application processes as required.

Qualifications: 

• College Certificate or Diploma in Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Accounting experience within an NFP environment would be an asset.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated flexibility in prioritizing tasks in order to fulfill duties and meet deadlines. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, with Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel. 
• Must be a team player with the ability to work in a diverse environment. 
• Experience with a cloud-based accounting system in a multi-location, multi-currency environment is desirable but not a requirement.
• Commitment to learning and ability to work independently.

What DOT Offers:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the developing world.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic International team committed to youth and systems change.

To Apply:

Please apply here: https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Digital-Opportunity-Trust-1/jobs and include a copy of your resume and cover letter in your application. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

DOT values diversity and is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and cross-cultural sensitivity. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. DOT accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please indicate your need for accommodations in your application.