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This position assists with the daily banking and cash management activities for the government. The role provides administration to government bank accounts and its users, and its card payment provider and its users. The position also assists the Banking Officer in monitoring and analyzing current and future cash positions to ensure effective liquidity management. Collaboration and teamwork are crucial, as the position works closely with the Division to support its objectives and ensure efficient operations.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Ensures that deposits, excess bank balances and credit card revenues are transferred to the Province’s General Government account on a timely basis;
- Reviews monthly bank fee reports, ensuring fees are accurate according to contract, entered into working papers, and reconciled in Oracle. Communicate with account manager if mistakes are found to receive a refund;
- Administers 132 online banking users access, and make administration changes as necessary;
- Serves as a point of contact for payment processing card services, escalating complex issues to card service supplier senior staff;
- Reconciles payment processing card fees to the Oracle account;
- Reviews payment processing card fee worksheets to confirm charges align with contract, and consults with supervisor on any found issues;
- Enters all loan issuances into Oracle for payment to Crown Corporations/Municipalities;
- Enters all pre-authorized debits into Oracle, and communicates with Comptroller’s Office on entries for loan interest and principal payments;
- Assists the Banking Officer with the Treasury Board memorandum for renewal of the committed and uncommitted line of credit yearly, and review and recommend amount changes as needed;
- Enters liquidity reserve wire payments to financial institutions for new investments, and confirms receipt of funds;
Minimum Qualifications:
- University Degree with a major in Finance, Business or a related field;
- Considerable experience in banking, finance and/or accounting;
- Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered;
- Training and proficiency in software applications supplied by external service-providers, as well as word-processing and spreadsheet products such as WordPerfect, Excel, Windows, Oracle, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.;
- Must have strong analytical skills, and have the ability to evaluate financial data, identify trends, and provide recommendations for decision-making;
- Must have strong interpersonal skills (both oral and written) and the ability to work as part of a team in a complex environment while maintaining effective, good relations with other key employees across government;
- Must have an in-depth knowledge of numerous software systems used in the operations and reporting of various / programs for general government and Crown agencies; and
- Must register and complete Canadian Securities course within 4 years.
Other Qualifications:
- Several years banking experience would be a definite asset.
- A Master’s degree in Finance (MSc) or business (MBA) is an asset.
- A CPA or CFA designation is beneficial.
- Prior completion of the Canadian securities Course (CSC) is an asset.
- Ability to maintains a high level of confidentiality and discretion when managing sensitive information.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies.
Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.
Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at www.jobspei.ca. Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone (902) 368-4080.
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