Consultant, Policy and Finance

JOB SUMMARY

The Compliance and Training branch is responsible for ensuring compliance of programs, processes and policies administered by the Finance and Corporate Services Department. This is achieved through conducting compliance reviews, creating operational training programs/products/support, and providing policy review, interpretation and guidance.

You are responsible for providing consultation, advice and interpretation on administrative policy, financial policy and corporate leadership of the Grants and Contributions program. You will provide expertise in the development and evaluation of evidence-based policy options using a thorough understanding of policy, finance, and program development principles including research tools, program design, and program evaluation techniques. You will maintain awareness of corporate and financial policy issues, while keeping current with policy trends within municipalities through interaction with external groups. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Policy or Business Administration. 

Minimum of 5 years experience in policy and/or in finance. Experience should include conducting research and enhanced data collection and analysis, communicating information, working with advanced tracking and monitoring system and supporting project management or project elements.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Corporate financial systems (such as SAP, Audit Command Language) and policies
• Generally accepted accounting principles, auditing standards, audit practices and methodologies
• Knowledge of gap/needs analysis and/or risk assessments 
• Process maps and flow charts
• Internal controls and processes
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and database applications,, specifically intermediate Excel (pivot tables, assessing large data sets) and beginner PowerBI 
• Knowledge of the principle, concepts, standards and best practices in the field of policy as well as project management;
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to apply a creative and flexible approach to analysis and problem solving that focuses on significant issues and provides appropriate advice and recommendations to the client
• Ability to identify opportunities to add value, efficiencies and suggest improvements to key financial processes in an environment of constant change and competing priorities
• Ability to apply various assurance, risk and consulting methodologies, analytical techniques, statistical sampling techniques and methods to issues/problems; identify cause and effect relationships and develop practical solutions
• Ability to review or design internal control measures relating to various financial management processes
• Ability to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills to prepare compliance reports, synthesize and present findings and prepare issues analysis, policies, processes and other required documents in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to interpret and apply government legislation, corporate policies, procedures, guidelines and collective agreements and advise clients accordingly
• Ability to use word-processing, spreadsheet, database applications, presentation software, flowcharts, as well as the City’s financial management information system (SAP)
• Exercise discretion, initiative, tact and alertness and a high degree of confidentiality in dealing with administrative and politically sensitive matters

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work.  They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities.  Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours.

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