Senior Financial Consolidation Analyst

Job Information

Job Title: Senior Financial Consolidation Analyst

Job Requisition ID: 38332

Ministry: Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction

Location: Edmonton, AB

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open

Closing Date: July 26, 2023

Classification: Finance 4 (024 Program and Services)

About Us

The Government of Alberta (GoA) is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

We enable the success of our Ministry partners and Albertans through providing exceptional client focused services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. We are looking for collaborative, agile; solutions focused individuals with strong communication skills and a strong service orientation.

The ministry of Technology and Innovation is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Alberta’s economic diversification and growth. The Strategic Planning & Financial Services Division serves the Ministries of Service Alberta & Red Tape Reduction and Technology & Innovation.

Role

Do you want to be part of a great team that is making a lasting difference that will affect all Albertans? If so, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

You will be the senior reporting expert for consolidating Alberta Innovates, Alberta Enterprise Corporation and their controlled entities to the Ministry. The complex reporting structure of the Ministry of Technology and Innovation requires an advanced, technical, analytical and consultative skill set to manage the controlled entities financial reporting to the Ministry, as well as, Treasury Board and Finance to prepare the Government of Alberta (GoA) consolidated financial statement

You will be responsible for planning and coordinating processes and initiatives, including the provision of clear instruction and direction/guidance for financial reporting. The position coordinates the collection and dissemination of financial information into formats consistent with the requirements of public sector accounting standards (PSAS) and reporting practices at GoA level.

You will report to and provide professional, consultative and advisory support to the Manager of Reporting and Policy, and the Director of Financial Reporting and Operations to ensure compliance with legislation.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Supporting the design, review and implementation of reconciliation ledgers/systems
• Maintaining the Ministry's consolidation procedures for efficiency and effectiveness of the consolidation process
• Preparing consolidation working papers, financial statements, notes and schedules for quarterly and annual reporting
• Supporting the preparation of timely and accurate financial information
• Ensuring that there are adequate controls for accurate reporting of the financial information provided by the entities on the GoA financial information system (1GX)
• Examining, analyzing and interpreting complex financial data and making recommendations for improvements to enhance the reliability of information in the financial statements
• Leading assigned ministry financial projects and reviewing the work of financial analysts
• Design of financial systems and processes required to support reporting requirements

You Will Demonstrate

• Extensive accounting and audit experience in government, private practice, or industry, and extensive knowledge of internal financial control and techniques, audit procedures and working paper requirements.
• Experience with consolidations and extensive knowledge of financial procedures, internal controls, accounting and auditing principles and techniques.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field plus 5 years progressively responsible related experience.

Preference Will Be Given To

• Experience with 1GX
• A minimum of 3 years of consolidation experience
• Experience in Government at the Provincial or Federal level
• Knowledge of various departmental, government-wide and business related computer systems (e.g. 1GX)

Equivalencies

• A cover letter relating directly to the abilities, skills and knowledge described in the job description
• Experience with consolidation in private, public or government organizations
• Related diploma plus 7 years directly related experience.

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/assets/documents/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

Agility: you will need to provide results in a complex, diverse and fast moving, ever changing environment.

Drive for Results: you will work with your team to set goals and priorities and to deliver outcomes that are consistent with the direction of the department.

Develop Self and Others: you will drive by example a team culture that is focused on continuous learning and growth and encourage self-development through experience sharing.

Build Collaborative Environments: you will establish and maintain business relationships with clients to encourage and facilitate discussions and build long lasting relationships.

Develop Networks: you will seek out input from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to solve complex problems and provide the best solutions.

Systems Thinking: you will consider the whole system when developing, evaluating and implementing processes and technology change.

Creative Problem Solving: you will have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Salary

$2,716.64 - $3,550.90 bi-weekly. ($70,904 - $92,678 / year)

Notes

Location: Edmonton, AB

Hours of Work: 7.25 / 36.25 hours per week

Monday to Friday: 8:15 am – 4:30 pm

Your application must include a well-written cover letter and resume that indicates how your experience aligns with the scope of this position

• Candidates will be contacted via email to book testing or interviews
• Please clearly state the employment dates on your resume
• Top candidates will be required to undergo a security screening

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca
• Professional learning and development
• Pension plans:
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca >
• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply

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Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta’s online application system.

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account.

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Resources For Applicants

• Https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
• Https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliott at michelle.elliott.gov.ab.ca .

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.