Financial Analyst

POSITION FUNCTION:

Coordinate and participate in the budget work of the Financial Services Division. Participate in the accounting, financial planning, and revenue work of the Financial Services Division.

KEY DUTIES:

1. Coordinate the preparation and administration of the Police Department operating and capital budgets; review budget submissions to ensure consistency and compliance with guidelines.
2. Respond to enquiries from staff, division clients, and outside agencies; provide financial advice and guidance to divisions in the preparation, monitoring, and control of their operating and capital budgets and guidance related to accounting and financial procedures; assess and compile financial information from service proposals received from divisions and impacting budget development.
3. Assist in the preparation of budget presentations for senior management and Police Board; participate in corporate financial projects and committees as required; assist with preparation of budget appeal documentation as required.
4. Participate in the development and implementation of budget and accounting policies, procedures, and standards for all financial functions; assist in the planning and implementation of financial system changes.
5. Prepare month-end, year-end, and adjusting journal vouchers; review and monitor journal vouchers to be posted to the general ledger; review all purchasing and staffing requisitions to confirm budget; review monthly purchase card transactions for reasonableness and accuracy.
6. Maintain month-end procedures; prepare and review monthly budget variance analyses and financial reports and reports on significant variances; assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and working papers. Perform analysis of various financial information to be provided to managers for decision-making.

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Understand and apply accounting techniques related to municipal accounting and budget processes.
• Coordination of corporate budget process.
• Organize and prioritize work.
• Advanced level operation of current City of Victoria financial and spreadsheet programs.
• Self-motivated to produce work to a high standard.
• Effective analytical skills.
• High level of precision and attention to detail is required in reviewing and analyzing financial information.
• Interpret related legislation, policies, and regulations.
• Familiarity with PSAB (Public Sector Accounting Board).
• Maintain accurate records.
• Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:

High school graduation.

Completion of third-year equivalency of CPA, CPA-CA, CPA-CGA, CPA-CMA (3 years).

Experience:

3 years of related experience in budgeting and computerized accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER:

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting and budgeting techniques.

Required to obtain enhanced security and criminal record clearance.

Required to sign attestation of confidentiality.

May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.