Junior Financial Analyst (Tft) (Cupe 98.23)

Basic Function:

Responsible for providing support in developing, preparing and the consolidation of Norfolk County’s operating and capital budgets ensuring reporting requirements of Council and County Departments/Divisions are met.

To provide high level financial/accounting and technical assistance to the Financial Planning and Reporting section.

Position Description:

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Assists in the year-end accounting processes and analysis including year-end working papers and schedules as it pertains to the Financial Planning and Reporting Division
• Provides support in the development of interdepartmental charges including researching, analyzing and recommending recovery methodologies.
• To participate on a wide-variety of committees and/or workgroups as required
• To develop, review and update the County’s specific intranet areas to provide current and easily assessable information for corporate budgets and reporting requirements.
• Gathers information to assist in conducting cost/benefit, risk, trend analyzes and prepares forecasts for business cases
• Undertakes various financial studies and/or analysis projects to facilitate management decision making, as assigned
• Provides support in the development of user fees.
• Assists in monitoring and analyzing and communicating operating budget variances ensuring concerned parties are aware of status
• Assists in the completion of subsidies, grants and reporting requirements for Norfolk County including gathering and cross-referencing all supporting data.
• Liaise with Auditors and Ministry staff in completing reporting requirements
• Perform other related duties to assist in all functional areas of Financial Planning and Reporting and other areas of Financial Services
• Provides support in developing, preparing and the consolidation of Norfolk County’s operating and capital budgets ensuring reporting requirements of Council and County Departments/Divisions and Federal and Provincial governments are met
• Assists in maintaining and developing the budget system to ensure this system is available to all County Departments/Divisions in order to meet budgeting and reporting requirements
• Provides support for financial/accounting, research, analytical support for Financial Planning and Reporting section related to capital budgets, operating budgets and reporting requirements
• Assists in conducting financial studies and impact analysis projects on legislative or regulatory announcements.

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of progressive accounting and financial analysis experience including co-op experience. Experience to include financial planning, financial analysis, business processes, financial reporting, accounting, Capital Asset Accounting, developing and documenting new business processes and finance/accounting related policy and procedure development.
• Degree in business administration, accounting, commerce, or related discipline
• Experience within an Ontario municipal environment is preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work alone and in a team environment to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff at all levels
• Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Thorough understanding of general accounting principles, financial reporting, municipal financial management and auditing requirements along with excellent analytical and evaluation skills
• Excellent analytical and evaluation skills, including proficiency in developing financial models and tools. Analytical skills to enable the assessment of issues, develop options and make necessary recommendations.
• Excellent project planning skills, strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage complex and conflicting priorities, practical approach to problem solving
• Ability to exercise discretion and judgment with attention to detail and accuracy and a high degree of integrity due to considerable exposure to confidential information
• Proficient computer expertise in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook along with department specific financial software including FMW, Work-Tech / Pearl, Diamond Municipal Systems, Great Plains Dynamic and Paramount
• Knowledge of relevant Acts and Legislation that govern the financial operations of municipal government including the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and policies
• Proven ability to research, assemble and present information and recommendations in a professional manner to a non-technical audience
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• A high degree of integrity and discretion due to exposure to confidential and/or politically sensitive information
• Ability to work independently with little direction in a fast paced and stressful environment, and to meet deadlines with constantly shifting priorities
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable car

Benefits

Posting #: CUPE 98.23

Position: Junior Financial Analyst

Status: Temporary Full Time (date of hire up to approximately January 19, 2024)

Employee Group: CUPE 4700

Salary: $27.50 - $34.37 per hour

Division: Corporate Services

Department: Financial Management and Planning

Reports To: Supervisor, Financial Planning and Reporting

Location: County Administration Building, Simcoe, ON

Posting Period: August 10, 2023 - August 24, 2023

How to Apply:

Please follow the link below via Google Chrome for the application process:

• Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
• If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be sent as 1 file

Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.