Capital Finance Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The Capital Finance Analyst is responsible for providing financial and business analysis to ensure accurate financial information related to the Ministry's capital assets. This scope of work includes maintaining accounting records and assisting in preparation of reports for government owned tangible capital assets that are under the responsibility of the Ministry.

Transactions are related to: construction, acquisition, disposition, transfer and amortization of these assets, and directly impact ministry recording, reporting and valuation of assets and corresponding liabilities related to these assets.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure the 1GX Fixed Asset Module has been appropriately updated with all pertinent information. This includes reviewing the categorization of all transactions.
• Prepare accounting entries such as unplanned amortization or any gain/loss calculations.
• Compile, maintain and reconcile Insurance Coverage Renewal for Risk Management Insurance to determine the annual insurance premiums for the Ministry.
• Prepare capital asset working papers such as reconciling the Asset Modules to the General Ledger.
• Provide capital asset consultation services to foster compliance and consistent application of public sector accounting standards.
• Coordinate the completion of various reports and requests for information about capital assets and year end activities.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Systems Thinking – Need to work towards how to best use the system to provide services to the program areas to promote efficiencies and accurate information.

Drive for Results – A key aspect of this role is attentiveness to putting assets into service. This impacts the ministry financial statements through amortization.

Build Collaborative Environments – The position notifies all relevant stakeholders on a timely basis and works collaboratively to resolve outstanding issues.

Agility – Agility is needed for risk management insurance, to ensure incidents are properly documented and claims are remedied from a financial standpoint.

Develop Self and Others – Demonstrates a commitment to continuous development by regularly reflecting on completed work, such as capital asset reconciliations, subledger variances, and period ending duties to identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

Required:

• Four-year university degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Management or other related field plus three years of related experience.

Equivalency:

• Related diploma plus five years directly related experience.
• Accounting designation and one-year additional related experience.

Assets:

• Strong knowledge within 1GX (SAP or comparable system) Fixed Asset Module, including asset setup, categorization and transaction review.
• Experience preparing and reviewing capital asset accounting entries (e.g., amortization, disposals, gain/loss calculations).
• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) in relation to capital asset management.
• Experience performing reconciliations between subledger (asset modules) and the General Ledger.
• Experience analyzing capital asset transactions (construction, acquisition, transfer, amortization) and ensuring accurate financial treatment.
• Experience supporting or coordinating year-end financial reporting processes.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working with relevant financial information systems, reporting tools, and software (e.g., Excel, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / System Analysis Program (SAP). 

A cover letter must accompany your application and should indicate how your previous work experience aligns with the qualifications and competencies required. Please provide clear examples of how you meet the criteria and skills required in your cover letter. Failure to provide a cover letter will lead to the application being screened out. A cover letter will be one of the ways to assess communication skills of candidates.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 – June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

Please also clearly outline your educational credentials, including the type of credential obtained (e.g., Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or certificate) and the field of study.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week.

This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies at the Finance 3 classifications in various locations across Alberta.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

What we offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development – https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs