Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Location(s): SK-Rgna-Regina
Ministry: 018 Finance
Salary Range: $30.935 – $38.764 Hourly
Salary Supplement: included in hourly salary range (in-scope)
Grade: SGEU.09.
Please be advised that this competition will be used for future temporary and permanent full time positions, as vacancies arise.
The Ministry of Finance is responsible for oversight of government revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities. Finance and Operation Services, within Corporate Services of the Ministry of Finance, provides financial, accounting and administrative services for the Ministry and several other associated entities.
Finance and Operation Services is seeking an innovative and highly-motivated team player with superior financial, analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills for the position of Financial Analyst.
This position is responsible for:
Overseeing the Ministry’s accounting function which includes ensuring that Ministry programs operate in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the Financial Administration Manual and other authorities, as well as providing professional advice to Ministry management and staff;
Leading the Ministry’s revenue, expense and FTE forecasting processes including the review and analysis of forecasts prepared by others;
Servicing the public debt, including interest payments, derivative agreements, debt redemption and sinking fund payments – this includes determining proper accounting treatment and recording these transactions;
Recording and reconciling short-term and long-term debt of the Province of Saskatchewan and Crown corporations;
Preparing financial analysis and reports to support the Ministry’s decision making processes; and
Preparing quarterly and year-end financial information in accordance with accounting principles prescribed by the Public Sector Accounting Handbook of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada.
The successful candidate will have knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles; government financial planning and forecasting processes; settlement practices for capital market transactions along with outstanding analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communications skills.
Typically, knowledge for this position is gained through the successful completion of an undergraduate degree in Commerce or Business Administration with a major in accounting. Completion of, or current enrollment in, the CPA program and related relevant experience would be considered an asset. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.
What we have to offer:
We offer a wide range of careers with purpose and passion. Our people enjoy an enviable work/life balance in an environment that supports creativity, innovation and diversity while providing learning and career development opportunities. We’re helping make Saskatchewan the best place to live, work and raise our families by building the best public service in Canada. Join the team!
We are committed to workplace diversity.
Hours of Work: A – SGEU Office 36 – one day off every two weeks
Number of Openings: 2
Closing Date: Jun 2, 2022, 12:59:00 AM
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