Financial Analyst
Our client a government institution is seeking a dedicated Financial Analyst to join their team in a hybrid role. This position is crucial for ensuring the integrity of financial processes and providing strategic financial insights. The successful candidate will play a key role in compliance reviews special financial assessments and supporting various stakeholders with essential financial information and advice.
What is in it for you:
Hourly salary of $37.25.
12month contract with a maximum extension term of 12 months.
Fulltime position: 36.25 hours per week.
Hybrid work: 3 office days.
Join a passionate and inclusive team of professionals.
Responsibilities:
Conduct compliance reviews as an Accounting Officer (AO) delivering appropriate financial analysis and developing strategies to address errors and irregularities.
Complete sensitive and special financial reviews including cases of employee theft and personal use of PCards.
Serve as a financial resource for various stakeholders within the Ministry including Expenditure Officers and program staff providing essential financial information and advice.
Assist stakeholders with decisionmaking by offering detailed financial analysis and business advice.
Navigate the complexity of multiple integrated management/financial information systems used across the Ministry adapting to frequent upgrades and new system introductions.
Continuously learn and apply new knowledge to adapt to the evolving financial environment.
What you will need to succeed:
Relevant postsecondary education in business administration accounting or finance (including degrees diplomas and certificates).
3 years of experience in financial reporting ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial statements and using Microsoft Excel.
3 years of experience working in accounting systems creating processes managing budgets and implementing internal controls.
3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
1 year of experience with process improvement documentation and requirement gathering.
1 year of experience working with Information Technology accounting and processes.
Strong analytical decisionmaking and organizational skills.
Experience working in or for the public sector.
Knowledge of accounting principles and Canadian public sector accounting standards or equivalent.
Attention to detail.
Clear verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with various stakeholders.
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