Accounts Payable & Procurement Coordinator

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager, Accounts Payable, the Accounts Payable & Procurement Coordinator (AP&P) oversees the Accounts Payable functions by assisting the Manager in a variety of supervisory duties such as scheduling, coordinating and delegating work assignments, and selecting and orienting staff.

Additionally, the AP&P Coordinator develops, maintains and supports Island Health procurement and financial systems including user interfaces, integrations with other systems, payment processes, and reporting. The AP&P Coordinator is a lead resource responsible for participating in the design, integrity, implementation, and operational support of both new systems and system changes, and supporting business process improvements in Accounts Payable.

The Coordinator possesses strong analytical and technical skills in order to identify opportunities for process improvement, develop business and technical requirements, and design and implement systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, and a Chartered Professional Accountant designation with a minimum of five (5) years' recent related accounting and system application experience within a complex, computerized environment. Knowledge of accounts payable and procurement systems desired.

Skills And Abilities

• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Superior business analytical skills
• Proven administration, project management and supervisory skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships and communication with all levels of staff, senior personnel or outside agencies and relevant government agencies.
• Ability to transfer knowledge and skills to other department staff
• Ability to write clear and concise policy and procedures documentation for staff
• Ability to work independently and organize workload and priorities with minimal supervision
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position