Finance Associate

The FSG Finance Associate (Junior position) supports the Finance departments day-to-day functions which include recording reporting and analysis of financial data with a focus on creating value-added analysis to support Management in decision-making.

What You Will Do:

• Compiling and analyzing account information.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc management information reports and spreadsheets collecting analyzing and summarizing account information.
• Accurately enter key data (bookkeeping) into our accounting and financial systems.
• Maintain records and document financial processes.
• Maintain an effective internal controls environment by following all FSG Policy and Procedural Statements and requesting clarification when guidance is unclear.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis on an as-requested basis.
• Analyze trends revenue & cost financial commitments and obligations.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in your area of responsibility while minimizing risk and cost.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree or equivalent
• Three (3) or more years of experience
• Professional certification preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of data privacy and security principles
• Solid understanding of financial statements budgeting cash flow and familiarity with accounting principles and practices.
• Capacity to analyze interpret and report financial data.
• Accurately and efficiently input financial data into spreadsheets or accounting system. Complete high-quality account reconciliations.
• Technically proficient with financial and accounting systems and strong knowledge of data analysis techniques and data visualization tools and software.
• Analyze large datasets and identify patterns and trends.
• Communicate basic insights from data analysis.
• Accountability / Reliability / Quality / Service Delivery
  • Ability to demonstrate independent objective open-minded thinking with strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
  • Takes responsibility for his/her actions behaviors decisions and results while holding self and team members accountable.
  • Meets expected levels of acceptable work quality (accuracy completeness & timeliness).
• Communication
  • Listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Writes clearly and informatively.
• Employee Development
  • Completes all assigned and mandatory training on time.
  • Demonstrates understanding of tasks and activities as assigned.
• Leadership
  • All levels of the organization are leaders demonstrated through actions and behaviors.
  • Act as a role model through positive attitude and behaviors.
  • Embrace change.
  • Ability to coach and potentially develop key skills necessary for leading the functions as assigned.
• People /Teamwork
  • Actively participate in a team; engage and collaborate effectively with a willingness to support group goals.
  • Demonstrates respect for individuals. Recognizes others viewpoints and ways of doing things.
  • Understands the critical nature of teamwork in achieving a common goal.
• Working knowledge of the ABS Health Safety Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

Reporting Relationships:

The incumbent reports to the Manager of Finance. This position does not have any direct reports.