Description:
Reporting into the Supervisor of Analytical Support you will be responsible for ensuring that financial statements and financial analysis are performed accurately and timely. In this role you will help ensure that financial statements comply with all Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards, that year-end is efficiently completed and support any financial related issues as they arise.
This role offers a fantastic and challenging opportunity to work closely with all levels of internal clients and have a direct impact on the success of the business.
Are you a leader in the work that you do? Do you enjoy guiding and directing financial projects and work? If so this may be the opportunity for you!
In this role you will:
- Assist the Supervisor and SFA with the preparation of the Region’s consolidated financial statements and notes and the preparation of the Peel Housing Corporation financial statements and notes.
- Assist in preparation the financial statements and notes for the Sinking Fund and Debt Retirement Fund and Trust Fund.
- Liase with the external auditors for year-end audit, providing working papers and respond to auditor inquiries.
- Assist the team compilation of the financials section of the annual Community for Life Report, including supporting the drafting of the Treasurer’s Message.
- Coordinate the submission of the GFOA Award for Financial Reporting.
- Research and assist with the implementation of any PSAB accounting standard changes, including the development of policies, training and note disclosures.
- Prepare financial analysis based on ad-hoc requests.
- Participate in special projects as required.
Qualifications:
- University degree in Commerce or Business Administration, alongside a CPA accounting designation plus a minimum of 3 years of progressive business, experience, preferably in the public sector (an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered)
- Knowledge and understanding of PSAB accounting standards
- Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word, Powerpoint and PeopleSoft Financials
- Experience working with nVision would be an asset
- Experience with the preparation of working papers and financial statements would be an asset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and integrity
- Highly developed verbal and written skills to effectively communicate with internal and external partners
- Highly collaborative with a demonstrated customer service focus
- Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, tact and diplomacy in all situations