Financial Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Team Lead of Financial Reporting and Internal Controls, the Financial Analyst (Analyst) performs compliance reviews; identifies potential gaps in procedural policies; promotes segregation of duties; assists in the preparation of financial statements, schedules, notes and working papers; prepares and compiles various reports; and provides ongoing guidance and assistance to staff. This position is responsible to maintain data integrity within 1GX and all sub-ledgers and ensures compliance with acts, regulations, policies, procedures and accounting frameworks (Department, GoA, GAAP and PSAB). The Analyst ensures the efficiency and data integrity of financial reporting and supports the interpretation and analysis of the financial results in support of quarterly and annual reporting requirements.

The work supports the day-to-day and period-end processes and procedures. Included in these processes is a working understanding of the full cycle of expenditure processes, ensuring adequate and pertinent documentation is provided and/or obtained to support audit requirements related to interpretation and application of accounting principles. Working within the framework of relevant government acts, regulations policies and procedures, the Analyst is responsible to identify areas where acts, regulations, policies and/or procedures are not being complied with.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Daily sampling of journals and vouchers including on-line, S4Hanna, Ariba, Concur and CARS.
• Routine sampling of assigned vendors processed via the Electronic Payment System (EPS), P-Card, AP/GL Reconciliations and Fleet Vehicles (ARI system).
• Provides input, analysis and feedback related to financial management and reporting processes.
• Provide ongoing policy interpretation and guidance to all ministry personnel.
• Provide analysis, reviews and reconciliations of financial data.
• Prepare and compile referenced financial statements, notes schedules and working papers that tie to the trial balance.
• Analyze available data and determine applicability
• Identify and resolve issues to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Provide answers to questions and explain financial processes to auditors in relation to the financial statements, schedules, notes and working papers.
• Assist in preparing briefing material to respond to ARTs, Public Account and Committee of Supply regarding the contracts, procurement and grant management issues.

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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.

• Creative Problem Solving – Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
• Systems Thinking – Ability to consider the whole system and recognize links between everything from the complex network of global to departmental priorities. Set goals within the context of long-term outcomes and broad perspectives.

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

Required:
University graduation in Business, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Management or other related field plus 3 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency:

• Related diploma plus 5 years directly related experience.
• Accounting designation and 1-year additional related experience.
  
  

Assets:

• Knowledge of fund, budgetary and encumbrance accounting
• 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), Concur) 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).
• 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 how your previous work experience aligns to 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.

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

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