Job Financial Analyst II in Halifax

About Us

At Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services, we impact every citizen, business and municipality in Nova Scotia. Our mandate is to design and deliver programs and services to meet the needs of our clients and the public good through a culture of excellence. Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services’ vision is to be a recognized leader in service and public protection that delivers trusted, accessible, modern programs, and contributes to Nova Scotia as a safe and desirable place to live, work and do business.

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About Our Opportunity

As the Financial Services Officer 2, you will conduct accurate, timely, and in-depth financial reconciliations and reporting. In this critical role, you also provide expert business process advice, as well as options and recommendations to provincial government departments and agencies. In addition to this, you will research and monitor the processing of integrated vital financial data flow to the SAP.

Primary Accountabilities

A few of your key responsibilities will include:

• Performing government wide daily, monthly and year end reconciliation processes while adhering to GAAP and Public Sector Accounting Standards
• Independently analyzing, monitoring and reconciling CIT and other GL accounts of NS Pay.
• Providing advise on correct policies and business processes concerning recording of revenues, CIT, bank charges and financial system reconciliations.
• Assist in identifying future needs of NS Pay program in collaboration with other team members.
• Monitor internal controls in place and ensure compliance.
• Ensure timely and accurate remittance of proceeds to various programs under NS Pay.
• Contribute to continuous monitoring and improvement of the processes.
• Conducting research, analysis, and production of miscellaneous reports in response to department inquiries, audit queries and special projects.
• Providing ad hoc financial analysis and reporting of activities to ensure information is accurate, current, and consistently reported government wide.

Qualifications and Experience

You have three (3) years of post-secondary professional accounting training, plus five (5) years of related experience.

You are knowledgeable of financial policies and procedures and have an excellent understanding of the demands and requirements of a large and diverse group of clients. You are also effective at managing multiple priorities, are a team player, and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. You exercise sound judgment and apply critical thinking while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Furthermore, you possess ERP experience/knowledge; and are proficient in Microsoft Excel.

The following are considered assets including knowledge of Business Warehouse, knowledge and/or experience with taxable benefits, experience with SAP, and Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Related equivalencies may include, but are not limited to:

• A completed related 2-year diploma along with six (6) years of related experience;
• Eight (8) years of related experience

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting. Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.

Additional Information

This competition will be used to fill One (1) permanent position.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• Department specific flexible working schedules