Senior Financial Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services (PSES) is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst.

Reporting to the Manager of Financial Reporting, the Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for playing a lead role in the preparation of financial reporting for the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services. This analytical position has a significant impact on the quality of the Ministry’s financial information and the overall satisfaction of clients and stakeholders (auditors, senior officials, key contacts for Government of Alberta (GOA).

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing financial information, working papers, notes, schedules and templates for the quarterly and annual reporting for Victims of Crime and Public Safety Fund (VOC) and Public Safety and Emergency Services (PSES). 
• Monitoring the accuracy of financial information and compliance with relevant financial policies and procedures, investigating problems, providing financial advice and taking corrective actions after consulting with program areas and/or the Office for the Controller (OOC). 
• Ensuring the annual audit is completed within Alberta Treasury Board and Finance (TBF) and the Office of the Auditor General of Alberta (OAG) deadlines.
• Collaborating with business partners and developing a working relationship with other government departments and agencies to discuss common interests and concerns.
• Leading the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services financial projects/initiatives in collaboration with Financial Reporting Analyst and other department staff.
• Examining, analyzing and interpreting complex financial data and making recommendations for improvements to enhance the reliability of financial information.
• Performing monthly review of trial balance accounts and program area expenditures to proactively identify issues and investigate discrepancies that could impact the integrity of the Ministry’s financial results.
• Leading and/or participating in cross-ministry efforts to upgrade or optimize the use of systems; coaching staff on their use.
   

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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.

Systems Thinking – Develop, maintain, streamline, and lead effective and efficient procurement and grant processes across the Ministry. Must take a long-term view of how these processes can affect the Ministry and potential implications they may have on achieving Ministry goals, plans, and objectives.

Agility – Work to continuously improve processes and use thorough working knowledge when in an unfamiliar or challenging situation. Must maintain flexibility in work and the ability to switch priorities and direction when receiving ad hoc requests at the guidance of others.

Creative Problem Solving – Entails the development of creative solutions towards the improvement or enhancement of procedures and processes. Must explore various options and look for the most efficient and cost-effective solution.

Drive for Results – Manage various requests and applications that can be politically sensitive and require a high degree of diligence. Must work with required stakeholders as needed and use previous experience to drive results in a timely manner.

Develop Self and Others – Creates an environment of learning and sharing expertise. Demonstrates the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of self and team members through professional development, training, and mentorship to promote career growth.

Develop Networks – Develops strong networks to adequately involve various supporting areas to achieve team goals. Must foster and strengthen working relationships with business areas and other areas of the government to ensure provision of training. Engages with all program areas regularly.
 

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.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) is required.

Assets:

• Experience and in-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
• Experience and knowledge of government financial policies, procedures, guidelines, directives, and the Financial Administration Act to guide the decision-making process and rationalize decisions made.
• Extensive experience in project management, organizational skills, and ethical principles to be able to conceptualize, analyze, discuss, plan and be a strong team leader/player to carry through to completion of assigned projects, within a team-oriented work environment.
• An in-depth understanding of financial, accounting, and analytical skills as well as the ability to prepare clear and concise reports with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• 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