Senior Reporting Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is looking for a Senior Reporting Analyst.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, the Senior Reporting Analyst is responsible for leading the planning and coordinating of processes and initiatives for financial reporting requirements, including the provision of clear instruction and direction/guidance to department staff. This position coordinates the collection and dissemination of financial information to meet GoA requirements and deadlines, and is responsible for planning, developing and coordinating the period-end processes and procedures. The Senior Reporting Analyst plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of the results reported in the Ministry's Annual Report, by leading the preparation of quarterly and annual department and consolidated ministry financial actual results submissions using 1GX. The Senior Reporting Analyst is the primary liaison with the Office of the Auditor General during year-end audits. This position also identifies, recommends and implements required changes to financial policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and other applicable constraints. This position is responsible for the production of timely and accurate financial information, full financial disclosure and has a high degree of accountability and control for accounting and reporting policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordination and preparation of quarterly and annual financial submissions for the department and consolidation of results for the ministry. 
• Update internal financial information templates and related instructions including timelines to ensure effective, accurate and timely information is collected from Cost Centre Owners for department results determination and Ministry entities for consolidation of financial information. 
• Provide professional consultative and advisory support to the Manager, Financial Reporting and the Director, Financial Operations and Reporting to ensure compliance with legislation and accounting and reporting standards.
• Apply professional judgment based on relevant training, knowledge and experience within the context provided by relevant professional and technical standards, as applicable in making informed decisions appropriate for the circumstances.
• Coordination of annual audit of financial information and liaise with Office of the Auditor General (OAG) staff during annual audits by providing overview of preparation of financial submissions and corporate accounting policies.
• Provide leadership, guidance and training on financial transactions and supervise Financial Analyst(s).
• Review and approve all general ledger account reconciliations and appropriate supporting documentation.
   

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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.

Build Collaborative Environments – Member of the Financial Reporting team and required to work with all levels in the department. Strong communication skills are required to ensure views are clearly presented and understood by all team members. Need to collaborate with peers in other departments to address issues.

Agility – Required to complete numerous financial activities within extremely tight timelines. Position requires continuous improvement to best meet all competing priorities.

Drive for Result – Expert resource for opinions on revenue, expenditures and financial accounting matters. Required to interpret corporate accounting policies, PSAS and legislation/directives and apply to department financial transactions. Need to remain current on financial policies/procedures as required. 

Develop Self and Other – Professional accounting position with supervisory responsibilities. Requires ongoing learning and strong leadership skills.

Develop Networks – Required to consult with colleagues in other departments, OOC and Service Alberta (SA) staff on a regular basis.
 

Qualifications

Required:

• University degree in a related field plus 5 years progressively responsible related experience. Equivalences maybe considered. 
• A related diploma plus 7 years directly related experience.

Assets:

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) is considered an asset.
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepting Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
• Experience and knowledge of Government of Alberta financial legislation, regulations and policies - Financial Administration Act, Government Accountability Act, Treasury Board Directives and corporate accounting policies.
• Extensive experience in the ability to interpret and apply complex accounting policies and principles to department scenarios.
• An in-depth understanding of internal controls, audit requirements and accounting procedures.
• Experience with using a large complex financial system.
• Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities within tight timelines.
• Supervisory 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

A cover letter must accompany your application and should indicate how your experience aligns with the behavioral competencies of the role you are applying for. This cover letter may be used to assess your communication abilities.

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).

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. All costs associated with the recruitment process including documentation fees and travel expenses are the candidate’s responsibility. If documentation is requested from an applicant, out-of-province applicants can obtain the documents requested from the province they 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