Financial Reporting Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, the Financial Reporting Analyst is responsible for coordinating the Ministry's financial reporting functions. This position is responsible for the preparation of the Ministry financial statements. This position also makes a contribution to the Financial 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 Financial Reporting Analyst works closely with Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction and Treasury Board and Finance to resolve ministry financial reporting issues as they arise. 
 
Other responsibilities include identifying, recommending and implementing required modifications to ministry financial controls, policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure that financial reporting is in compliance with Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards, the production of financial statements is timely, and that a high degree of financial control and accountability is established.  In addition, this position contributes to all Government of Alberta (GoA) financial reporting initiatives and directives, as well as addresses and resolves observations made by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) with respect to financial reporting and ensures recommendations are implemented.

This position is responsible for capital asset administration, including the establishment, maintenance and conclusion of the assets, and the generation of monthly, quarterly and year-end continuity schedule.

This position will also examine, analyze and interpret complex financial data, and provide sound advice to senior management.

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare quarterly financial statements and related schedules for submission to Treasury Board and Finance.
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with GoA accounting policies and Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards.
• Provide expertise in interpreting the Public Sector Accounting Board handbook, Treasury Board and Finance accounting standards and directives, as well as relevant GoA legislation.
• Address complex ministry accounting issues and work with Leadership and Treasury Board and Finance staff to analyze and recommend options for resolution.
• Provide ad hoc advice on accounting matters such as clarification of accounting policy and procedures, accounting entries, reconciliations etc.
• On a regular basis, perform review and verification of daily accounting entries into the general ledger.
• Create, maintain retire and dispose of capital assets based on the information provided by program areas.
• Reconcile the asset management module with the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Provide guidance to other team members on the analysis and investigation of revenue transactions for discrepancies monthly and ensure coding corrections are completed on a timely basis. May be required to complete the analysis and investigation for complex matters.
• May be required to analyze the Labour Market Transfer Agreement revenue received from the GoC and ensure proper distribution to partner ministries.
• Prepare briefing notes and responses to Action Requests and other ad hoc requests as required.
• Participate in ministry projects requiring financial input.

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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.

Systems Thinking – You are able 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.

Build Collaborative Environments – You are able to lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Creative Problem Solving – You are able to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Drive for Results – You are able to determine what outcomes are important and maximize the use of resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and all stakeholders. 

Agility – You are able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

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 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.

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 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. 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. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

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
• Leadership and mentorship programs