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We are searching for an Accountant II to join our Finance Team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (with employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Complete bank reconciliations daily
• Analyze account discrepancies and provide necessary adjustments for accounting corrections
• Complete month end processes including account reconciliations, account analysis, HST reconciliations and remittances and others as required
• Responsible for maintaining accounting records such as posting Journal entries
• Responsible to review, analyze and propose adjustments for various financial accounts
• Assist in the preparation of external auditor requirements for year-end financial statement audits of all Shannex entities.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or Finance, or
• Community college certificate in accounting and business administration combined with equivalent experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Minimum 5-7 years experience in a similar role
• Experience completing bank reconciliations required
• Strong computer literacy including advanced working skills in Microsoft Office
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualifications
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 2 years’
Computer and technology knowledge: Electronic cash register, Interact machine, Price scanner

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• The candidates should be able to work with attention to detail
• The candidates should be able to stand for extended periods

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should be accurate, flexible, should have excellent oral communication, and be able to work as a team player

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to operate cash register, process money, cheques and credit/debit card payments, scan items
• The candidates should be able to tabulate total payment for goods or services required, receive payment for goods or services
• The candidates should be able to stock shelves and clean counter area, greet customers, wrap or place merchandise in bags
• The candidates should be able to weigh produce and bulk foods, provide customer service
• The candidates should be able to monitor all entrances and exits, request proof of payment, when necessary, participate in promotional activities

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.

By Email:
[email protected]

The Intermediate Financial Analyst (FA II) provides complex transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle and/or full cycle accounting support. Understands the impact of transactions on financial results and can be proactive to recommend necessary actions and can communicate with stakeholder about transactions, processes and analysis. Provides analysis for areas such as planning, forecasting, reporting and audit and process improvements.
 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
 

Treasury Management

• Supporting in opening and closing bank accounts.
• Updating and documenting user access and privileges for each online banking platform.
• Coordinating surety bonds and letters of credit on an ad hoc basis.
• Setting up transactions within each online banking platform on an ad hoc basis.

Accounting

• Intermediate transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle.
• Ability to complete and resolve assigned intermediate account reconciliations independently.
• Identifies complex issues and resolves basic transactional accounting discrepancies.

Accounting Policy

• Understand GAAP requirements relevant to the financial cycle or portfolio supported.

Audit Support and Controls

• Intermediate understanding of internal/client control requirements.
• Maintains accurate and complete records for audits.
• Gathers audit support data upon request.

Financial Systems

• Intermediate level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software.
• Basic understanding and ability to document the transactional and financial data flows between relevant financial systems.
• Able to work with IT and operational teams on intermediate system setups.

Planning / Forecasting

• Prepares standard forecasts (internal and external) with the appropriate back-up (including assumptions and calculations).
• Responsible for partnering with internal stakeholders in preparation of standard forecasts.

Analysis

• Prepares in-depth financial analysis (recurring and ad-hoc) and makes recommendations to Internal Stakeholders.

Reporting

• Preparation of internal reports.
• Provide input and support for external reports.
• Prepares basic business cases and provides input to intermediate business cases.

Scope/Complexity

• Single, high volume or multiple, low volume portfolios.
• With some complex transactions.

Interaction with Stakeholder

• Some Stakeholder interaction with transactional level data and for the purpose of Stakeholder reporting.
• Generate transactional data and ad-hoc analysis to support operational decision making, with recommendations.

Financial Management / Contract Interpretation

• Basic understanding of financial obligations of portfolio.
• Ensures delivery of contract/portfolio deliverables of a financial nature in a timely and efficient manner, in areas of less complexity.
• Supports the monitoring of performance and assists in action plans.
• Seeks guidance on contract/portfolio financial terms and conditions for assigned accounts.

Process Adherence / Implementation

• Understand intermediate business processes and ensures compliance and ensures appropriate documentation.
• Can identify and escalate gaps.

Problem Solving

• Identification of basic issues or discrepancies.

Technical and Business Knowledge

• Has gleaned a basic understanding of the industry and business which they support.
• Has established professional working relationships with operational counterparts in support of transactional processes.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Ability to identify complex and resolve basic transactional accounting discrepancies.
• College/University graduation or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CGA or equivalent courses).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of work-related experience.
• Ability to identify and recommend process improvement opportunities at an account level following GAAP procedures.
• Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers.
• Ability to prepare memos, provide variance explanations and input to process documentations, and write summaries of findings and recommendations.
• Intermediate level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Registered in an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA).

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

Posting Period: to 21-AUG-2024
 

Reporting to the Manager, Finance & Business Services, the Supervisor, Financial Services, implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding Housing Secretariat financial requirements with respect to financial accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable and purchasing/procurement and supervises, motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others. He/she also supervises the day-to-day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work. Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests. Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments, and recommends disciplinary action, when necessary.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supervises, motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
• Supervises the day-to-day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work. Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests. Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments, hears grievances and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
• Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Coordinates and administers year-end closing procedures and year-end journal entries.
• Prepares year-end financial statements for liabilities, expenditure and reconciliations.
• Initiates adjustments, reclassifications and reallocation of expenditures & revenues, and approves journal entries for posting to the General Ledger.
• Oversees divisional expenditures ensuring revenue accounting entries and accruals are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures compliance with corporate policies and procedures with respect to revenues and receivables and that adequate internal controls are in place to safeguard the revenues and receivables for the service areas.
• Provides accounts analysis for the service areas to ensure revenues are appropriately recorded and that significant revenues are identified and reviewed.
• Ensures the reconciliation of financial data in the Financial Information System (SAP) with various service area revenue sub-systems and deposit accounts for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares management information reports on a need basis and provides advice and support relating to the areas of responsibility.
• Performs internal audits and prepares responses to audit queries and recommendations related to job responsibilities.
• Ensures payroll, purchasing and financial transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures established administrative and financial policies are applied consistently throughout the division and changes are communicated to all levels of divisional staff.
• Supervisesthe process of forecasting and monitoring the levels of division’s reserves and reserve funds.
• Supervises the Contract Release Order and Divisional Purchase Order function with respect to contract management. Develops and implements internal controls and monitors the performance of the function.
• Supervises and co-ordinates the purchasing process activities, invoice verification process and early payment of vendor invoices to ensure that vendor discounts are achieved.
• Liaises with Accounting Services’ Accounts Payable, Purchasing & Materials Management, vendors, and staff on invoice payments issues.
• Provides training, communication and support to the staff on the City’s Financial Accounting Module, monitors their effectiveness and makes revisions as necessary.
• Prepares and reviews purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and variance SAP reports and analysis.
• Develops policies and procedures from an Internal Control perspective, for example, segregation of incompatible functions.
• Provides sound advice and assistance to the operating management of the division on matters of procurement, payroll, accounting policies and procedures.
• Develops and assists in implementation of divisional financial control systems, including accounting procedures and financial monitoring.
• Ensures internal financial controls are maintained in accordance with City By-laws and policies.
• Reviews and initiates follow up action on accounts receivable and implements adequate internal controls to safeguard the City's assets. Reviews and ensures timely settlement of vendor invoices and implement measures to receive discounts available from vendors.
• Oversees petty cash floats and divisional P-Cards ensuring they are maintained and accounted for in a timely manner.
• Reviews and ensures timely settlement of vendor invoices and implements measures to receive discounts available from vendors.
• Provides divisional requirements for corporate procurement activity.
• Provides advice on purchasing policies and procedures, setting up of purchasing documents, sole sourcing and amending purchasing documents and contracts. Continuously reviews and updates processes to introduce efficiencies.
• Reviews, monitors and approves purchasing transactions to ensure compliance with City’s Municipal Code, policies and procedures.
• Oversees transactions to ensure they are properly approved in accordance with financial signing authorities.
• Liaises with cluster and corporate financial units to ensure consistency and integration of financial reporting for the division.
• Establishes effective and collaborative working relationships with the division's senior management, all levels of divisional staff, City divisions and stakeholders.
• Participates as an effective team member of the division's management staff, undertaking in this capacity such special projects and assignments as may be required from time to time.
• Provides support and technical advice to program staff.

Key Qualifications:

Your application for the role of Supervisor, Financial Services should describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job functions combined with relevant experience in a finance and accounting capacity or the equivalent combination of education and/or related experience. A Professional Accounting designation would be an asset.
2. Experience in providing work direction, supervising, training and evaluating staff, as well as handling labour relations matters.
3. Considerable accounting experience relevant to the job duties posted above, including processing payable transactions, account reconciliation, establishing and maintaining standards/controls and developing policies.
4. Extensive experience in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint and using computer-based accounting systems, i.e. SAP.
5. Understanding of Purchasing and Financial By-laws, Policies and Procedures
6. Considerable experience in managing large volumes in a complex organization, including banking, cash and receivable management, accounting, financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing, auditing and financial systems for public or private sector organization.
7. Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written, at all organizational levels.
8. Excellent problem-solving, leadership, facilitation and interpersonal skills.

Main Purpose and Function

Reporting to the Manager, Citywide Financial Planning and Analysis, the Financial Analyst 2 is responsible for supporting the citywide and all the departments as assigned in all aspects of financial planning and analysis. The Financial Analyst 2 is responsible for leading specific FP&A functions including short-mid term planning, budgeting, forecasting, implementation of New Revenue Generation project, financial modelling and decision support for processes and initiatives. Working closely with other members of the Citywide and Business Unit (BU) FP&A, the main functions of the role include leading respective business area, support the development of the City’s annual budget and multiyear plan process, support monthly and quarterly financial reporting process, and analyzing key business issues impacting the revenue opportunities for the City and recommend actions. The analyst plays a lead role in the implementation of the Revenue Generation strategy that link to the new revenue opportunities identified and aligned with department and citywide needs, services delivered, and providing effective data control and accuracy.

The position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies, standards and business processes and systems. The position provides financial decision support to enable the City to meet its strategic objectives and goals and leads the development of policies and processes to support the effective financial management of departmental resources.

The position is part of the Finance, Risk & Supply Chain (FRS) department.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Analysis:

• Defines and uses logical and innovative approaches to evaluate and deconstruct accounting and business situations. Compiles and links analytical information, experience and insights using quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills
• Demonstrates understanding and application of common quantitative techniques by preparing appropriate financial analysis with fact based assumptions to enable decision making
• Provides input into the formation of problem-solving approaches for business situations
• Accurately analyzes a situation based on available data or information
• Leads the problem-solving process by identifying alternatives and making recommendations
• Consistently applies working knowledge of the organization's information systems & appropriate financial tools and systems to find, extract, and analyze data and to produce reports
• Applies basic modelling, forecasting and planning techniques to develop forecasts with cost drivers identified and explained
• Supports management in developing and analyzing business cases, determining the financial implications for all major decisions, ensuring value for money, return on investment, productivity and service delivery analysis, quantifying impacts on budgets and forecasts
• Prepares materials to be presented to the Senior Leadership Teams, Directors, CFO, and other stakeholders as required

Strategic Business Partnership and Decision support

• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of the organization's business plan, immediate environment and the possible impact of events and activities on the organization; understand current role in relation to executing the business plan.
• Applies common business principles to critically evaluate and accurately perform analysis
• Uses insights to influence the views of managers and provides guidance and support, supported by facts, to influence and lead business decisions
• Ability to apply decision criteria to business propositions prepared by business units
• Lead in explaining financial concepts and analysis in non-financial terms to counterparts
• Identify and address additional business partner needs as they arise

Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting and Performance Measurement:

• Leads, manages, and coordinates all aspects of operating and capital budget process; works with subject matter experts to provide inputs and assumptions and manages and monitors Operating & Capital budget expenditures, revenues and recoveries
• Manages and prepares monthly, quarterly, and year-end variances analysis, forecasting and reporting; presents and reviews results with general manager and department leads; works to identify significant risks, and recommends mitigation strategies and raises to appropriate stakeholders
• Provides financial and budget management to support major project leads
• Manages and supports the development of the City’s multiyear financial and business plans and forecasts, review and validate financial assumptions and models, and identify trends that impact the Department’s ability to meet budget and service delivery targets
• Leads and manages analysis of budgets, performance indicators, business plans and ongoing financial results to enable strategic recommendations on corrective actions
• Interpret and provide forecasts and  analysis that link to business unit strategy and operational performance
• Complies with and administers Finance controls, policies and procedures

Project Management and Process improvement:

• Supports and manages planning process timelines and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and standardization for business area
• Identifies and implements opportunities for process automation/streamlining and support integration with financial reporting, capital budgeting, and long-term financial planning initiatives
• Communicate budgeting policies and processes to Department FP&A and City staff; support planning processes improvement initiatives throughout the organization
• Manage FP&A projects and sub-process

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline
• Professional Accounting Designation or MBA with a combination of experience and education related to the requirements of the position
• Minimum 8 years post designation experience in budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and accounting
• Advanced financial systems experience preferably within an ERP environment - experience with financial modules of SAP would be an asset
• Strong business case analysis experience
• Good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to local government including PSAB
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills
• Advanced experience with preparing complex presentations and writing formal reports for senior management and Council
• Considerable experience in presenting to Senior Leaders and department stakeholders
• Advanced project management experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong business acumen and capability to link finance to the business
• Superior critical thinking skills, ability to analyze complex situations and determine appropriate course of action where there is little or no established precedents
• Ability to strategically answer complex business problems through data analysis, modelling and creative thinking
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate complex financial concepts in simple terms
• Proven ability to work strategically with the business, build relationships, and be a trusted business partner
• Must be able to work independently and as a member of a Finance and Business Unit team
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities
• Must be able to take accountability to complete assignments and take ownership of challenges to the point of recommendation, resolution, approval and implementation
• Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, confidentiality, tact and diplomacy

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 & Supply Chain Mgmt (1150) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: September 2024

Position End Date: September 2025

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-091: $111139 to $138924 per annum

Application Close: August 21, 2024

Weekly Hours: 36.67

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualifications
Experience: The Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset

Location: 1304 Alaska ave Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1Z3
Shifts: Flexible Hours

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to operate cash register, process money, cheques and credit/debit card payments, scan items
• The candidates should be able to tabulate total payment for goods or services required, receive payment for goods or services, calculate daily/shift payments received and reconcile with total sales
• The candidates should be able to greet customers
• The candidates should be able to wrap or place merchandise in bags, weigh produce and bulk foods
• The candidates should be able to provide customer service, and calculate foreign currency exchange

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.

By Email:
[email protected]

By mail:
1304 Alaska ave
Dawson creek, BC
V1G 1Z3

08/11/2024

Address:

39 Manitoba Street East

Retail Banking Sales & Service

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

Work from Home

The successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City’s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction. 

Flex

The successful candidate for this vacancy would participate in a modified work week, earning a flex day off each bi-weekly period by working additional time each day. Modified work weeks established in accordance with the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement and are subject to change.

Victoria is a leading-edge capital city that embraces the future and builds on the past, where human well-being and the environment are priorities and where the community feels valued, heard, and understood.

The City’s Finance department has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst – Budgets to join our team with the goal of providing exceptional service. At the City, we work collaboratively, continually look toward the future, and are committed to a culture that believes in continuous improvement.

This is a hands-on position that works closely with teams across the organization to support the planning, coordination and development of the operating and capital budgets and provide historical and strategic analysis that aids department decision making. This position plays an integral role in driving transformational change and continuous improvement. The position will be part of a talented and professional team of 4.

The successful candidate will be a critical thinker, innovator, and collaborator with a focus on providing accurate and timely information for effective decision making. We are looking for individuals with related work experience in budgeting, strong variance analysis and the ability to manage multiple fast paced competing demands at once.

The City is a fantastic employer offering a competitive benefits package, hybrid work from home, municipal pension plan and extended healthcare benefits. This role is also eligible for one day off each pay period (modified work weeks).

If you are passionate about what you do, strive to work in a progressive environment and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

POSITION FUNCTION

Coordinate and participate in the work of the budget section of the Financial Services Division.

KEY DUTIES

Coordinate the preparation and administration of the municipal operating and capital budgets; review budget submissions to ensure consistency and compliance with guidelines; maintain spreadsheets and monitor budget adjustments; prepare and review monthly budget variance analyses and financial reports and report on significant variances; assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and working papers. Perform analysis of various financial information to be provided to managers for decision-making.

Coordinate departmental submissions by compiling financial information for grant applications, claims, and year end reporting; ensure timely submission and submit extension requests when necessary.  Coordinate grant audits by providing detailed information to auditors and responding to inquiries.  Respond to inquiries relating to submitted claims.

Respond to enquiries from staff, department clients and outside agencies; provide related financial advice and guidance to departments in the preparation, monitoring and control of their operating and capital budgets; assist in the preparation of budget presentations for senior management and council; participate on corporate financial projects and committees as required.  Review all purchasing and staffing requisitions to confirm budget.

Participate in the development and implementation of budget and accounting policies, procedures and standards for all financial functions; assist in the planning, implementation and improvement of financial systems.  Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to assess and troubleshoot City budget software; provide training to new users.

Perform related duties where qualified.

INDEPENDENCE

Work is performed according to annual budget program requirements and policy and annual financial statement requirements.

Work is reviewed through discussions with supervisor.

Issues such as policy development and major budget variances are discussed with supervisor with recommendations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Effort:

Touch keying on a calculator. (often)

Sit with arms unsupported while keyboarding. (often)

Mental Effort:

Meet accounting and project deadlines. (often)

Long periods of intense concentration while performing reconciliations and analyses. (often)

Visual/Auditory Effort:

Focus on a variety of source data and computer for long periods. (often)

Work Environment:

Office.

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Application of accounting techniques related to municipal accounting and budget processes.

Coordination of corporate budget process.

Effective analytical skills.

High level of precision and attention to detail is required in reviewing and analysing financial information.

Interpret related legislation, policies and regulations.

Knowledge of Community Charter.

Familiarity with PSAB (Public Sector Accounting Board).

Advanced level operation of current City related specialty software.

Provide technical guidance and advice to user departments.

Maintain accurate records.

Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities under tight deadlines.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to work well in a team environment.

Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:

High school graduation.

Third level CGA/CMA program. (3 years)

Experience:

3 years of related experience in budgeting and computerized accounting

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER:

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Municipal accounting and budgeting techniques.

May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

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.

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidate may be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector criminal record check, as per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.

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

• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Job ID: 2268 

Openings: up to 5 

• Job ID: 44696
• Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing
• Division & Section: Housing Secretariat, Finance & Business Services
• Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary (12 months) vacancy
• Salary: $78,429.00 - $102,021.00 annually
• Shift Information: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 31-Jul-2024 to 15-Aug-2024

Please note: Candidates who previously applied to this job posting #44696 will not be reconsidered.

The Financial Systems Analyst will have an understanding of financial analysis and reporting to review and process various financial documents submitted by non-profit housing providers in accordance with pre-established standards and routines.

Your primary responsibilities as a Financial Systems Analyst will be varied. Working as part of a team reporting to a Senior Financial Analyst, you will:

• Perform research and prepare community housing operating budget and variance report.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations on financial matters to Housing Stability Services Unit staff and management.
• Review financial documents submitted by non-profit housing providers for completeness and accuracy.
• Process and review subsidy requests submitted by non-profit housing providers with reference to established guidelines and review procedures.
• Process and review payments to ensure alignment with service agreements and approved Council reports.
• Reviews payments request from agencies to determine accuracy, availability of funds and compliance with funding agreement and City’s policy and procedures.
• Maintain and update life-to-date files for grants to report on availability of funds.
• Participate in reviews of housing provider operations including on-site reviews.
• Draft communications to non-profit housing providers regarding financial and program compliance matters.
• Assist with the review of housing provider operations and compliance with the Housing Services Act (HSA), Rent Geared-to-Income (RGI) Service Agreement, City Guidelines and other contractual obligations with the City.
• Assist with the review of development and maintenance requests that propose changes to the information technology systems used to manage the business relationship with service providers.
• Assist with the development of reports and analytical tools to monitor service provider compliance with legislated and contractual obligations.
• Liaise with the Unit, external contacts and board of directors and auditors.
• Review audited financial statements together with auditors' reports/related financial reporting documents for completeness, compliance, and accuracy of accounting information.
• Attend meetings to provide and clarify financial information and resolve issues.

Key Qualifications:

1. Post-secondary education in accounting, financial management or business administration or equivalent. Possession of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.
2. Considerable experience in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, complex financial statements and analysis.
3. Considerable experience in accounting and computer-based accounting systems.
4. Experience conducting financial and/or program compliance audits independently.
5. Ability to work independently in a demanding, fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
7. General understanding of the principles and practices employed in the effective financial analysis of business and government operations.
8. General understanding of financial reporting and financial statements including non-profit reporting requirements.
9. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines.