BC Public Service Looking for FO 21R – Financial Analyst – Accounting at Victoria, BC Full Time

An eligibility list may be established.

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A unique opportunity to apply your financial expertise in this exciting role

The Management Services Division administers the internal infrastructure and systems that contribute to improved service delivery for the Ministries of Municipal Affairs; Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation; Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport; and Labour. Lines of business include: Budget and financial management, facilities, information technology, human resources, corporate planning and compliance reporting, correspondence and FOI and records management.

The Financial Services Branch supports the Economy Sector, by providing financial management, oversight of ministry budgets, procurement, and facilities services. The branch offers cost-effective financial support in the areas of financial planning and reporting, financial operations and contract policy and review.

As the Financial Analyst, you would provide financial analyst services as part of a central Financial Operations Branch to the Economy Sector. The Analyst ensures the timely preparations of Month End, Quarter and Fiscal Year End reports, monitors and reconciles balance sheet STOBs and provides expert knowledge and guidance in correcting issues and advising on policy and procedures to financial program staff.

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

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For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Carla.Merkel@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

Diploma in the field of financial management, such as the Financial Management Certificate Program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Two (2) years’ experience working in the AP (Accounts Payable), GL (General Ledger), and PO (Purchase Order) modules of CFS (Corporate Financial System) Financials and in running reports, and knowledge of how modules interrelate; or experience with another large financial system may be considered as equivalent.

Minimum two (2) years’ experience in the application of general finance and administration policies and processes.

Experience in financial reporting, and financial systems and controls including managing financial operations and managing financial policy.

Intermediate level experience with MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Minimum one (1) year experience analyzing and developing financial reports.

Experience working with financial accounting systems, procedures and control mechanisms.

Preference may be given to applicants with:
Experience in CAS Oracle Fixed Asset Module.

Experience coordinating Quarter End/Fiscal Year End Financial Reporting Packages for submission to OCG.

Experience in applying and interpreting CPPM (Core Policy and Procedures Manual) Capital Asset Policy & Procedures.

Experience in running, analyzing and/or developing CAS Discoverer reports.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Cover letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES – A resume is required as part of your application; however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes. Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES – As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.