FINANCIAL OFFICER [Canada]

 

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OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• undertake financial analysis, administration and reconciliation of a multi-million dollar branch budget
• conduct monthly analysis of expenditures, identify discrepancies and initiate appropriate actions to rectify discrepancies
• ensure financial compliance and administer the processing of invoices, journal entries and cost recovery processes
• support the development and preparation of budgets and the roll-up of branch forecasts
• provide financial advice and administrative support in procurement processes
• participate on financial and administrative process improvement working committees

Please Note: The successful candidate will have the option of working from the following satellite office locations: 300 Water Street, Peterborough, or 1235 Queen St E, Sault Ste Marie, or 435 James St S, Thunder Bay. Attendance at the office will be required, however alternate work arrangements may be available.

How do I qualify?

Accounting and Financial Knowledge and Skills:

• you have demonstrated knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices to prepare budgets, options and recommendations
• you can review and reconcile invoices and expenditure claims, process transactions and cost recoveries
• you have applied knowledge of financial control systems to monitor budget and expenditures, prepare forecasts, identify/explain variances, conduct financial analysis and to review and assist in the development of improvements to financial planning, management and reporting procedures and systems

Interpersonal, Research and Analytical Skills:

• you have proven research, analytical, evaluation and problem-solving skills to prepare a variety of financial reports
• you have organizational and planning skills to prioritize your own workload and meet set deadlines
• you demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to provide technical guidance and support to management and staff across the branch

Technical Skills:

• you have proficiency with computers and related financial systems, MS Office Suite software, and database operations to compile information and prepare reports

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 Permanent, 300 Water Street, Peterborough, East Region or 1235 Queen St E, Sault Ste Marie, North Region or 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Annual CRJMC

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Schedule:

6

Category:

Finance and Economics

Posted on:

Monday, July 17, 2023

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• NR-201282/23

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