Opportunities: Financial Services Officer 2 (Budget Officer Financial Advisory Services) -(46029)
Opportunities: Financial Services Officer 2 (Budget Officer Financial Advisory Services) -(46029)
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Job Description
Competition # :46029
Department:Finance and Treasury Board
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU NSPG
Closing Date:28May25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At the Nova Scotia Department of Finance and Treasury Board we strive to provide financial leadership analysis and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the provinces financial affairs we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal and management services.
Our eight Financial Advisory Services (FAS) units work directly with departments crown corporations and other public service entities providing valuable support in budgeting forecasting and offering a range of programrelated financial advice. We are continuously seeking new and innovative ways to improve how we plan manage budget and invest.
This competition will be used to fill multiple Permanent Term Temporary and Casual FSO 2 opportunities over the next few months. Opportunities will be in the following locations: Halifax.
About Our Opportunity
The role is responsible for the preparation and interpretive analysis of financial reports required by Senior Management. The position also involves providing advice and recommendations to budget and cost centre managers within government departments regarding the administration of their financial resources. The role is responsible for identifying financial implications of existing and proposed programs and activities and to help with solutions and options of financial and accounting issues. Most importantly the incumbent is a key resource and is responsible for supporting the monthly forecasting and annual budget processes and assisting in the preparation of Minister and Deputy Ministers briefing materials. The successful candidate will support other Financial Advisory Services staff and FAS clients providing sound financial advice on how best to strategically utilize the Departments resources both human and financial. The finance team and clients rely on you to provide accurate and timely support so they can make informed decisions relating to responsible allocations of these resources. Through investigation and analysis of data you will provide guidance to management ina way that allows them to make informed decisions.
Primary Accountabilities
- Prepare analyze and input data for expenditure forecasts including revenues fees recoveries and salaries while providing accurate and timely variance analysis.
- Prepare or review accounts payable and receivable documents including the preparation submission analysis and reconciliation of claims for costshared programs.
- Assists with the preparation of the annual departmental / client budget.
- Compile the monthly forecast comparison report detailing changes in the Departments budget.
- Preparation and analysis of trends and recommendations.
- Supports the monthend and yearend accounting processes.
- Assists with the design modification and updating of various reports as required by senior management.
- Responsible for timely updates of the corporate salary analysis software system.
- Responsible for distribution and receipt of forecast and other financial reports.
Qualifications and Experience
This may be the right opportunity for you if you have successfully completed three years of postsecondary accounting training plus five years of related experience (or an acceptable equivalent of training and experience).
You have experience providing accurate budgeting forecasting or other detailed financial advice to clients. Your strengths include having the ability to analyze large volumes of information and produce concise relevant and timely reports. You can articulate financial information in a way that is readily understood by nonfinancial users. You possess exceptional judgement and problemsolving skills being able to accurately interpret information and determine an appropriate course of action. You thrive working independently and possess sound time management and organizational skills strategically managing multiple deadlines.
You are proficient in programs such as Office 365 (Excel Word Outlook) enterprise resource planning systems and the internet and the ability to quickly learn custom applications is required. Direct experience with SAP would be considered an asset. You enjoy learning new computer systems which allow you to find ways to streamline processes while maintaining business requirements and meeting tight deadlines.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and Long Term Disability Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings click here: Benefits for government employees.
Working Conditions
- Normal work week is 35 hours/week 7 hours/day
- Some overtime work required
- Dynamic continuously evolving work environment
Additional Information
This posting will be used to fillmultiple positions (Permanent Term Temporary and Casual).The appointment status (term temporary or casual) is dependent on the start date and end date of the successful candidate.
What We Offer
- Career Development where you have access to career guidance tools resources and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued respected connected and tuned in we have forwardthinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
- Department specific flexible working schedule
Pay Grade: TE 22
Salary Range: $2189.32 $2574.66BiWeekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Womenin occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to selfidentify on your electronic application.
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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed to
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
