Financial Reporting Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Are you ready to take your financial expertise to the next level? We are excited to announce a permanent opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team!

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Processes and Reporting, the Financial Reporting Analyst is responsible for coordinating the Ministry's financial reporting functions. The Financial Reporting Analyst is responsible for the preparation of the Ministry’s financial statements and, makes a contribution to the Financial Processes and Reporting team by engaging in the planning and instruction of monthly, quarterly and year-end requirements to all ministry staff, preparation and review of related working papers, and working with the Office of the Auditor General for the year-end audit. The position works closely with the Alberta Treasury Board and Finance with respect to resolving ministry financial reporting issues that may arise. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare Ministry’s financial statements to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with Treasury Board and Finance (TBF) guidelines and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
• Develop, implement, and manage ministry reporting policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with legislation, Auditor General expectations and PSAS.
• Contribute to the Financial Reporting team operations in monitoring and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of ministry financial information.
• Creates, maintains, retires, and disposes capital assets based on the information provided by program areas.
• Ongoing liaison with finance staff at other government ministries on various financial matters.
• Participate and contribute to briefing notes, action requests and Ministry’s projects.

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

University graduation in a 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

Required:

• Experience preparing, reviewing and presenting financial statements.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting processes and control systems, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Solid understanding and experience with the application and research of accounting policies, practices and theories such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Assets:

• Knowledge of the government financial management system (1GX).
• 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