Financial Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services is looking to fill a Financial Analyst position within the Financial Services branch.

Reporting to the Financial Reporting and Analysis Manager, the Financial Analyst works as part of team responsible for the production of quarterly and annual financial statements and the coordination of the year end audit for the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services (PSES). The Financial Analyst ensures the accuracy of financial transactions and balances through effective analysis/reconciliation, including identification and resolution of financial reporting issues.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preparing monthly account reconciliations
• Creating/generating ad-hoc queries/reports to identify financial accounting issues and support the integrity of financial data
• Preparing accrual journal entries at year end and monitoring the disposition of accrued expenditures in the new fiscal year
• Preparing variance analysis on several income statement and balance sheet items
• Liaising with auditors to provide them with required documentation and/or explanations to facilitate the audit and resolve audit issues
• Generating the quarterly consolidation process in 1GX and communicating results to Treasury Board and Finance
• Monitoring the cash clearing process and funding activities for Ministry non-GRF business units on a regular basis
• Assisting with the implementation of various 1GX financial projects (e.g. reviewing business process, training, user acceptance testing, change management)

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
 

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.

Agility - The successful candidate will have the ability to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing situations and issues, while making well thought-out recommendations

Building Collaborative Environments - You anticipate outcomes and potential impacts across interrelated areas and will factor this into planning.

Creative Problem Solving - Breaks down problems, undertakes appropriate research and investigation and draws on experiences to solve problems. For example, suggesting improvements to current processes and identifying efficiencies.

Drive for Results - Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with Government direction, departmental objectives and public expectations. Factors in the complexity of issues, and strategically aligns decisions and plans based on values, outcomes and broader organizational needs.

Systems Thinking - You anticipate outcomes and potential impacts across interrelated areas and will factor this into planning.

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

Qualifications

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

Equivalencies will be considered as outlined below:

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

Required:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience working with relevant financial information systems, reporting tools and software (e.g., Excel, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / System Analysis Program (SAP) and ability to manipulate data sets.
• Experience preparing, reviewing and presenting financial statements.
• Experience preparing briefing materials that translate financial data into meaningful information for decision makers.
• Solid understanding and experience with the application and research of accounting policies, practices and theories such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Assets:

• Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA or legacy designation) or equivalent
• Knowledge of the Government of Alberta's applicable legislation (e.g., Financial Administration Act, Fiscal Planning and Transparency Act, Government Organizational Act and Alberta Public Agencies Act)
• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and the ability to interpret PSAS for the monitoring, recording, reporting and interpretation of financial information.

A cover letter must accompany your application and should indicate what areas of finance you are interested in and how your previous work experience aligns to the qualifications and competencies required. The cover letter may be used to assess your application and communications skills.

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

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
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs