Financial Analyst

Job Number:
P22-25

Position Summary:

The Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing the financial status of the County by collecting, monitoring, and studying data to support and recommend actions to management.

Working Conditions:

This position works a 5-day work week, Monday to Friday, with one day off in a 3 week cycle with the flexibility to work from home; hours of work: standard 37.5 hour work week

Key Responsibilities Include:

Identifies financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with budgeted forecasts.

Guides cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions.

Improves financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management.

Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data.

Maintains database by entering, verifying, and backing up data.

Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and materials.

Increases productivity by developing automated accounting applications; coordinating information requirements.

Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Working with Finance team members, prepare audit working papers and account reconciliations; liaise with financial statement auditors.

Work with Manager of Financial Services on the County’s budgeting process.

Answer inquiries from staff members regarding financial related questions.

Provide internal and external financial reports to various staff.

Serve as senior member of Financial Services team, and as back-up to Manager of Financial Services

Ensure adherence to all applicable Wheatland County policies and bylaws.

Relate to and communicate with senior management, Council, colleagues, direct reports, customers, external agencies, government, and vendors sincerely, clearly, tactfully, promptly and courteously; respond to inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally.

Perform tasks, consistent with the position, including special projects / assignments, as may be required on an ad hoc basis, and as assigned by the Manager of Financial Services.

Requirements:

A degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in the field of finance or accounting, along with an accounting designation (CPA)

Minimum of five (5) years related experience with progressively more responsibility, ideally with a rural municipality

Expertise using the following software programs:
- Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Questica

Statistical analysis and reporting research results

Excellent communication skills including written, verbal / interpersonal, and presentation skills

Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Effective problem solving and decision making skills

Effective organizational and time management skills; comfortable managing many different priorities concurrently in a fast paced environment

Valid Class 5 Alberta drivers’ licence

Employer Contact:

Name: HR Department Email: hr@wheatlandcounty.ca

Additional Job Information:

Position Type: Full-time/Permanent
Posted Date: Aug 24, 2022
Closing Date: Sept 12, 2022
Job ID: P22-25

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