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What your role will be…
 

Financial Advisor
 

At Scotiabank we help employees build their futures – where they can be themselves, and win together. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion and a performance-oriented culture that includes coaching, learning, and development – there are endless possibilities. At Scotiabank – you can make an impact. You help make the futures of our 25 million customers happen. You can find your future here.
 

What you’ll be doing…

Our Advisors are customer-centric and able to connect with people in a relatable way. As an essential member of the Canadian Banking Branch network, our focus is to provide exceptional service throughout the customer’s journey by:

• Taking a proactive approach to discovering our customer needs, listening to understand what they are asking for
• Educating our customers, providing relevant insights and expert advice
• Building our customer’s comprehensive plans using a holistic approach to help them achieve their goals
• Nurturing strong, long-standing relationships
• Developing, retaining and growing the branch business by delivering against individual and team sales goals that support a positive customer experience

What you need to succeed…

• The appetite and drive to build strong customer relationships and deliver excellence customer service
• The proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets in a fast paced environment that align to a customer’s stated goals
• To uncover and solve for customers’ needs
• Mutual Funds licence and working towards the CIFP Diploma

What we’re offering…

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you and our customers.
• You can expect to be recognized and rewarded for high-performance. You’ll be supported by leadership through meaningful development conversations that enable faster advancement and internal training to support your growth and development.
• You’ll receive clear, transparent criteria to progress in your career.
• You won’t need to wait for a vacancy in your branch or move to another branch to elevate your career. You can do it from the same chair enabling you to build deeper relationships and grow your expertise.

*This competition will accept applications on an ongoing basis. Applications are reviewed when a facility is need of additional staff to maintain service levels. *

**If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, a representative from the City of Regina will contact you directly. **

NATURE OF WORK:

In an environment that supports continuous improvement and under the direct supervision of the Clerk Cashier or designate, these employees answer and deal with customer inquiries, service requests and complaints for all programs and services offered at Major facilities. This employee also performs cashier duties including receipt of funds, issuance of receipts, balancing and preparation of bank deposits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answers and deals with client inquiries, services requests and complaints in person and over the phone. Responds to all client inquires and requests.
• Performs cashier duties including receipt of funds, issuance of receipts, balancing and preparation of bank deposits.
• Monitors and allows access of clients into the facility and maintains the necessary statistical data.
• Follows all rules and regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual.
• Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of cash handling policies and procedures.
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public.
• Ability to operate cash handling equipment.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to handle large sums of money, keep records of account and perform cash balancing.
• Ability to follow all safety regulations as set out in the section or department to which assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• One year experience in customer service and cash handling.

Note: Testing may be done to evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities.

Note: As per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy, the successful candidate is required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector criminal record check.

Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of acquired education.

Main Purpose and Function

Performs complex accounting work involving a variety of accounts and records to support Arts, Culture and Community Services, Development, Buildings & Licensing, and Planning, Urban Design & Sustainability with a variety of accounts and records.  

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures the timely and accurate transfer of data from sub-systems to SAP to meet cycle close deadlines

• Verifies the integrity of interfaced data from various sub-systems to the SAP GL, trouble shoots /analyzes problems and corrects discrepancies

• Reconciles various general ledger accounts related to supported business areas

• Reconciles project cost centers, related internal orders, secondary cost elements to make sure expenditures are accurately reflected

• Provides Project Managers with cost recovery and spending updates as required

• Reconciles payroll clearing costs and transfers these to various ACCS/DBL/PDS one-time funded projects

• Reconciles Development Cost Charges fees collected through the POSSE system, Planning Subdivisions, and through Letters of Credit deposited. Prepare remittance to Metro Vancouver

• Serves as ACCS/DBL/PDS finance liaison and contact for trouble shooting issued related to revenue systems, e.g. Moneris credit card machines and related Web issues, Tempest, AMANDA, and POSSE

• Records and reconciles credit card payments collected including online web payments

• Processes refund documents

• Compiles statistical data to support business decisions

• Prepares year end working papers and liaise with external auditors on account inquiries

• Develops, document and implements new procedures and provides guidance and instructions to ACCS/DBL/PDS operational staff involved in revenue collection and reconciliation process

• Participates in developing, testing and implementing improvements and software upgrades to existing systems and processes

• Participates in the implementation and testing of new systems and processes

• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Completion of diploma in Accounting or completion of the CPA Prerequisite Education Program, with considerable experience as an Accounting Clerk III or related experience including the use of accounting and office software applications; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the basic principles and standard practices of accounting and bookkeeping

• Considerable knowledge of statutory regulations and restrictions governing receipt and expenditure accounting

• Good knowledge of office methods and procedures

• Good knowledge of the specific rules and regulations governing departmental activities

• Good knowledge of other agencies' financial practices and requirements which apply to the work

• Proven problem solving, analytical and organizational skills

• Ability to prepare varied financial and statistical reports

• Ability to make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City staff and with representatives of other agencies as required

• Ability to operate standard office equipment

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, to prioritize work, take initiative to resolve issues, meet tight deadlines and thrive in an evolving environment

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Finance, Risk & Supply Chain Management (1150) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: April 2024 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-022: $38.75 to $45.62 per hour

Application Close: April 5, 2024

04/15/2024

Address:

62 King Street West

Provides financial and investment planning and advice to deliver a solution in the best interests of the customer. Determines client needs and provides solutions though the sales of managed products and services (e.g. mutual funds, retirement savings plans, and similar products). Provides other solutions indirectly through referrals to business partners.

• Takes a lead in proactively engaging with new and existing customers and prospects by providing needs-based assessments to grow loyalty and identify immediate/future opportunities.
• Implements business development strategies to acquire new business (outbound calling campaigns and cultivating branch referrals).
• Engages customers to grow BMO’s business by reaching out, generating appointments, and building new relationships within the community.
• Identifies opportunities during customer conversations to generate referrals for personal and commercial banking products (e.g. personal banking, lending, and investments).
• Supports the achievement of sales and performance targets.
• Develops and implements a relationship management plan to meet the needs of client.
• Responds to customer investment requests to fulfill investment product needs aligned with the customer’s goals and refers the customer to partners where appropriate.
• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service.
• Introduces clients to investment strategies and works with clients to set goals and make real financial progress using appropriate guidance tools.
• Probes to understand customer personal investment and banking needs and integrates marketing promotions and programs into customer conversations to provide strategic advice.
• Looks for ways to contribute to the ongoing improvement of the overall business results and customer experience delivered.
• Maintains current knowledge of personal investment products, practices, and trends and integrates into customer conversations.
• May work at multiple branches and through various channels based on market needs to deliver the desired customer experience and achieve overall business objectives.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Protects the Bank's assets and complies with all regulatory, legal, and ethical requirements.
• Focus may be on a business/group.
• Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works mostly independently.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically between 3-5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CFP designation preferred or one of the following:
• Personal Financial Planner (PFP) designation,
• Wealth Management Essentials (WME) + Financial Planning Supplement, Professional Financial Planning Course (PFPC),
• Financial Planning I & II (FP I & II).
• Canadian Securities Course - Licensed to sell mutual funds excluding QC or IQPF in Quebec.
• Advanced working knowledge of financial industry.
• Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.

$42,300.00 - $78,400.00

Salaried & Commission

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/total-rewards

We’re here to help

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

About Us: Proudly Canadian and Independently Owned, We are Coke Canada!

Major Responsibilities:

• Reviews, analyzes and reconciles accounts and ensures compliance with related legislation, established divisional and corporate policies, procedures and practices and accounting principles

• Performs calculations in order to prepare adjusting entries and statements of account
• Identifies and resolves posting errors
• Performs and maintains accounts receivable functions including bank deposits and reconciliations, preparing, reviewing, posting and reconciling journal entries
• Tracks and monitors incoming cash, cheques and supporting documents
• Maintains contact with clients
• Reviews general ledger recoveries and adjustments, and reconciles recoveries
• Provides financial analysis and other information to the Divisions
• Creates/executes ad hoc financial system reports for analysis purposes
• Assists on special projects and assignments
• Investigates, analyzes and takes corrective action on erroneous accounting transactions

• Respond to telephone enquiries submitted by City staff, banks, vendors and other stakeholders.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Considerable accounting experience with completion of post-secondary accounting courses OR an acceptable combination of education and experience.
2. Considerable experience using SAP financial system or equivalent financial systems.
3. Considerable experience in the analysis and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statement preparation.
4. Considerable experience in the analysis, investigation and processes of banking related activities, and bank reconciliations.

You must also have:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office:  Excel and Word

• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare detailed summaries, statements and documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to compose correspondence, memoranda and reports requiring specialized knowledge.
• Good interpersonal and customer skills with the ability to interact with staff, clients and the public in an efficient and diplomatic manner, both in person and by telephone.
• Mathematical ability to calculate recoveries and adjustments.
• Ability to work under time constraints and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage work with minimal supervision and to complete a number of tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to detect, analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a member of a team.

Who We're Looking For:

Our ideal Account Coordinator is a self-starter looking to grow and build their career with an innovative tech-focused company. They are detail-oriented, well-spoken, creative and have strong interpersonal skills that will allow them to build and maintain relationships with Fintel Connect partners, affiliates and clients.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary 
• A rapidly growing organization with opportunities for career advancement
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Demonstrated work/life balance
• 5 Paid personal days
• Paid volunteer hours
• Team events & activities
• Business casual dress code

What You'll Get To Do:

• Proactively manage client accounts by developing strategic campaigns and building new affiliate partnerships
• Apply web research techniques to find potential websites for strategic affiliate partnerships for our financial clients
• Monitor and analyze statistics on a regular basis to report, maximize revenue, optimize campaigns and identify issues and opportunities
• Engage and develop relationships with clients and partners via phone, email and LinkedIn
• Meet with clients weekly and prepare meeting agendas and minutes to highlight activities, outstanding and upcoming tasks
• Maintain open lines of communication with clients and recommend strategies, set goals, and manage expectations for clients and affiliates to attain growth and increase sales/revenue
• Troubleshoot and work with proprietary tech and technical implementation
• Negotiate with new and current affiliates, as well as negotiate promotional deals for those partners
• Work with and be mentored by colleagues who are passionate about client management and/or fintech

What We’re Looking For:

• Self-motivated and demonstrates initiative
• Excellent customer relationship management skills and ability to develop strategic partnerships
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver in a results and goal-oriented organization
• Adaptable team player that is career-oriented
• Effective written and spoken communication in English (knowledge of French is considered an asset)
• Strong negotiation, analytical and implementation skills
• High attention-to-detail and strong writing and data analysis skills
• University degree in marketing, commerce, public relations or related fields
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, WordPress
• Knowledge of SEO, PPC, and email marketing an asset

Why Join Fintel Connect?

• Career progression: We value personal and professional growth and offer various internal and external development training programs and opportunities for advancement.
• Health and wellbeing: We believe in work-life balance and offer comprehensive health and wellness benefits, sick/personal days, and three weeks annual paid vacation.
• Cultural environment: We foster a positive environment through team events, activities, and paid volunteer hours.

As the Financial Analyst in the Business Integration Section of Parks and Roads Service you will lead the monthly, quarterly and annual budget and variance analysis including identifying and proactively connecting key drivers and leading analysis and preparing presentations for various business cases. This position will require a strong ability to conduct research, analyze complex information from your business area and present the information in a clear and succinct manner. Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style. 

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will: 

• Support the branch sections in planning for their annual work plan, reporting and analysis of their budget vs actual spends, financial modeling and analysis 
• Job costing analysis to support creation of the annual workplan and loading the annual budget in SAP for the respective program areas 
• In-depth knowledge of SAP financial and Control module and Plant Maintenance operating system 
• Work with the business area to identify areas of concern and incorporate solutions that involve the development of new procedures and processes 
• Perform ad hoc analysis and forecasts for the management team 
• Conduct audits, analytics, research and prepare reports including recommendations for management 
• Develop and run various scenarios and sensitivity analysis and interpret financial and business impact 
• Document all the assumptions, data and findings thoroughly 
• Monitor, develop and maintain KPls as required for the various business units 
• Conduct analysis in support of key business metrics and objectives 
• Monitor and maintain financial data including cost and revenue relationship associated with the introduction or changes to products and services and capital asset accruals 
• Develop complex financial models to support management decision making related to the profitability of new opportunities, capital investments, revenue models and profit margin analysis Lead the process and reviews on cash flow projections that include operating, strategic and capital budget reporting and planning 
• Work closely with other departments within the City to ensure that strategic initiatives are achieved 
• Perform additional duties as required

Qualifications

• University Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting or a related discipline 
• Minimum 3 years experience in financial analysis, budgeting, job costing, process improvement, financial reporting, benchmarking and preparing presentations for leadership 
• Professional designation (CFA, CPA, CGA, CMA, CA), or an MBA would be an asset 
• Strong SAP skills with experience in Plant Maintenance and WBS reporting is a requirement of this position
• Ability to understand and relate financial concepts, systems and processes to a large complex organization Interpret and analyse complex errors to ensure problem resolution 
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills In depth understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation methodologies and project accounting/ reporting related to SAP 
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles (PSAB, IFRS, GAAP) 
• Significant knowledge of software applications including COBS or equivalent, SAP, Microsoft Office and Google Applications including Excel/Google Sheets, PowerPoint/Google Slides 
• High level of analytical and conceptual skills to identify and resolve complex financial problems 
• Ability to maintain sustained attention to detail in checking and recording financial transactions 
• Experience with large ERP systems, ideally with SAP 
• Strong problem solving and communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills 
• Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton 
• Applicants may be tested on analytical, communication and presentation skills 
• Demonstrate ability to achieve results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style 
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture

The International Pricing Analyst is the key liaison between Day & Ross Trade Networks and our partner carriers to build superior solutions for our customers.  Responsible for providing the correct balance of pricing and service to win with customers.  This position is all about driving results by taking initiative, working closely with sales, customers, and carrier vendors where you will use your superior customer service skills and strong negotiation skills to provide the right pricing and service to win business and enabling our continuous growth.   You will work collaboratively with other team members and through effectively providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to the team, achieving a positive impact to our customer and corporate expectations.

How You’ll Help

• Monthly Rate updates and distribution
• Monthly designated carrier assignment and distribution
• Monthly pricing updates for all carriers, including all programs specific to those carriers.
• New Pricing Requests and cost negotiations
• Manage all invoice discrepancies.
• Building pricing, understanding costs, and controlling margins 

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Post-secondary degree in business or related field, university preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in rating and/billing in the transportation industry.
• A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.
• International pricing experience, an asset.
• Excellent computer skills: including advanced Excel and the ability to learn new programs and platforms.
• Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations and scenarios
• Advanced communication skills including the ability to relay information (verbal and written) between several parties, across departments, functions, divisions; the ability to prepare detailed and accurate presentations both numerical and text driven. 
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; the ability to deal with variables and limited standardization and make solid decisions and recommendations
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure and prioritize appropriately in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to multitask in a deadline driven environment; appropriate sense of urgency and agility to handle changing priorities.
• Sound judgement and business acumen in developing and successfully implementing strategies to achieve profitability objectives.
• Results focused; able to hold others accountable.
• Strong team and customer service skills

To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com.

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs accounting duties such as reviewing, researching, analyzing and reconciling ledger accounts, setting up and maintaining expenditures and revenue working papers, spreadsheets and reconciliation to general ledger.
• Prepares the monthly departmental financial analysis and reports for divisions.
• Prepares and calculates subsidy claims and other ad hoc financial and statistical reports for different levels of government.
• Prepares and maintains accounts receivable functions including bank deposits and reconciliation, preparing, reviewing, posting and reconciling journals entries.
• Performs and/or provides oversight of accounting functions ensuring compliance with divisional and corporate policies and procedures and all relevant by-laws including interpretation of policies, by-laws, agreements/contracts and council reports.
• Researches and analyzes financial information to verify validity of transactions processed in SAP.  Prepares financial statements and expenditure reports i.e. capital expenditure reports, Council initiated special projects expenditure reports, and reserve fund schedules.
• Reviews financial system reports, i.e., variance, cost center, miscellaneous accounts.  Makes comments or corrections as necessary.
• Analyzes and reconciles account balances. Prepares, reviews, and posts journal entries.
• Co-ordinates projects and assignments.
• Liaises with City Division, for the development of purchasing documents, and implementation of divisional contracts and blanket contracts. Ensures the timely purchase of goods and services required to support operational needs.
• Provide support to divisional staff on setting up, monitoring and amending Blanket Contracts.
• Directs accounting staff and provides training, advice and guidance as needed.
• Provides assistance and advice on accounting & financial-related matters to the Divisions, internal, and external parties.
• Provides financial analysis, claims and other information to the Divisions as requested.
• Creates ad hoc financial system reports for analysis purposes.
• Ensures internal controls are maintained in accordance with City By-laws and policies.
• Co-ordinates with the City, Provincial and Federal Auditors.
• Prepares working papers and processes period-end and year-end entries.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Completion of a professional accounting designation or Bachelor's Degree in Business/Accounting or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience in the accounting/financial management field.
2. Extensive experience in modern municipal accounting or relevant private sector experience in financial accounting and financial reporting.
3. Considerable experience working with the City's financial systems and applications including SAP, Microsoft Office Suite(Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and other computerized applications/systems.
4. Considerable experience in the analysis, investigation and processes of accounts receivable and or accounts payable.
5. Considerable experience in the analysis and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statement preparation.

You must also have:

• Advanced knowledge of municipal accounting and purchasing principles and practices including relevant by-laws.
• Advanced knowledge of internal control and ability to analyze and prepare financial statements and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, operating management and outside departments, agencies and clients.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing at all organizational levels.

• Ability to prepare detailed correspondence, memoranda, summaries, financial statements, and documentation requiring the interpretation and application of a wide range of administrative accounting practices.
• Ability to perform complex detailed computations and calculations.
• Ability to work under time constraints and to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage work independently with minimal supervision and cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to complete work accurately with attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces.

NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:

City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.