Description:
The Senior Financial Analyst provides advanced accounting, financial analysis, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance support within a complex public-sector environment. Reporting to the Senior Financial Officer/Executive Director, Finance Facilities and Procurement, the individual is responsible for performing hands-on financial and accounting activities that ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information and reporting.
The role requires a strong technical accounting background and the ability to independently manage complex financial transactions, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end and year-end activities, audit support, and financial reporting requirements. The successful candidate will analyze financial data, identify risks and opportunities for improvement, resolve operational accounting issues, and provide advice on financial processes, controls, and compliance requirements.
Working closely with internal stakeholders and central agencies, the Senior Financial Analyst supports financial accountability through the application of accounting standards, financial legislation, government policies, and internal controls. The position operates with a high degree of independence and professional judgement while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
Preferred Experience
| Description | Expected |
|
| Must Have | ||
| Work Experience | ||
| Demonstrated experience performing data analysis techniques to profile, validate, reconcile, troubleshoot, and analyze complex datasets. | 4 years | |
| Work experience creating and using advanced Excel skills such as Pivot table, VLOOKUP etc. | 5 years | |
| Experience using accounting principles and accounting standards or equivalent | 5 years | |
| Experience with and knowledge of financial reporting ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial statements, and using Microsoft Excel. | 4 years | |
| Experience working with SharePoint online, including working with spreadsheets accessed simultaneously by multiple users while still being able to add, modify and filter | 4 years | |
| Nice to Have | ||
| Education | ||
| CPA designation. | Yes | |
| Relevant post-secondary education in the areas of business administration, accounting or finance, Acceptable education includes degrees, diplomas and certificates. | Yes | |
| Work Experience | ||
| Experience applying financial audit, and/or financial controls, and/or financial reconciliation, and/or financial systems governance principles to large-scale data migration, data conversion, or ERP implementation projects. | 3 years | |
| Experience using ERP systems such as SAP | 4 years | |
| Experience working in accounting systems creating processes, managing budgets, and internal controls | 3 years | |
| The ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage accounting figures and financial records. | 4 years | |
CLDRSRC10115 - Senior Financial Analyst - Edmonton (Remote) • Edmonton, AB, Canada
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