Finance Officer

JOB SUMMARY

The Financial Services Branch is responsible for the overall delivery of financial services to all City departments, Boards, Commissions and Agencies, ensuring that the financial support requirements and financial processing are delivered in a timely, meaningful manner. Services include budget development and monitoring, financial analysis, project management support, financial reporting both internal and external, financial compliance, financial advice and accounting requirements, as well as financial consulting and partnering with clients to identify opportunities and develop innovative solutions to business needs. 

You are responsible for supporting a high-volume environment that aligns with City-wide strategies, service excellence, initiatives, and goals.  You provide timely and accurate financial accounting information, focusing on key financial tasks, and work closely with finance and operational teams to coordinate and complete all related activities. You review financial transactions including accounts payable and receivable, credit cards, holdbacks, chargeback and purchasing requisitions for compliance with applicable legislation, by-laws, internal authority approval procedures and exercise financial commitment authority of behalf of the client while adhering to approved budgets.  

You provide training and guidance to clients on financial related systems, purchase orders (PO), purchase requisitions and the interpretation of financial policies, regulations and by-laws.  Furthermore, you perform month-end and year-end tasks, investigate, and respond to inquiries and requests, assist external auditors, and perform functions relating to Capital and Operating budgets. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of a two (2) year Community College diploma in General Business, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related equivalent field with an emphasis on courses in accounting or finance 

Three (3) years of related general finance or accounting experience in a computerized office environment  

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) 
• Commodity tax, and other applicable legislation and bylaws 
• Accounts receivable reconciliation practices 
• Knowledge of computer software, financial and reporting systems and databases 
• Problem-solving and customer service techniques 
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers 

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand, conceptualize and apply directions, policies and procedures 
• Ability to identify and assess problems and to use analytic and problem solving skills  
• Ability to detect/resolve/correct errors and complete financial reconciliations 
• Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation when faced with issues and has the ability to formulate alternate solutions using investigation skills and available resources 
• Ability to deal with and manage confidential information 
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, and collaboratively with all staff as part of a team 
• Possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, initiate, organize and prioritize own work, and to deal effectively with multiple demands, conflicting priorities, pressures and deadlines 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing 
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and a meticulous attention to detail 
• Possess a strong customer service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen, probe and respond with compassion

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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