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As a designated Strategic Finance resource, The Financial System Analyst participates in WCB system projects and related financial systems enhancements. The position is responsible for the delivery of business process transformation from business projects to address business needs, enhance user experience, and to provide functional production support to all integrated financial systems to minimize business interruption. The successful candidate will act as a liaison, developing and maintaining communication links and relationships internally and externally with third-party service providers to effectively manage and to coordinate enhancements, maintenance and upgrades of financial systems.
Qualifications:
Post-secondary degree in Business Administration/Commerce with an accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA or equivalent designation).
Minimum four years experience in accounting/finance demonstrating the following abilities:
Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, and a working knowledge of internal control practices and procedures.
Ability to reconcile financial accounts and systems.
Knowledge of enterprise accounting software such as Oracle Financials or SAP
Advanced Knowledge of Excel
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to make decisions and work independently with minimum supervision.
Knowledge and experience working with database software, such as Access, and database query software, such as SQL, would be an asset.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Specific Skills
- Store, update and retrieve financial data
- Prepare reports
- Maintain records and files
- Answer clients' inquiries and provide information
- Perform general office duties
- Work with on-line accounts and systems
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- MS Excel
- Database software