Financial Admin Business Systems Analyst (Payment Manager)

City of Regina•Regina, SK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Regina is seeking a skilled Financial Administration Business Systems Analyst to join our Finance Department in a term position (up to 1 year). In this role, you will be part of the Payment Manager Upgrade team, primarily responsible for testing, documenting, and contributing systems knowledge to the project. You will work closely with the Project team and the Finance Support team.

Requirements

University degree in an accounting related field coupled with experience/education in computer science.
Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in computerized financial systems and/or accounting and business processes.
At least two (2) years experience in a senior role.
Thorough knowledge of computerized financial and operating systems.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, particularly in public sector accounting standards perspective.
Expertise in systems analysis, design, and installation.
Familiarity with organizational, management, and administrative principles.
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, analyze data, document findings, and make effective recommendations.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a team environment, demonstrating sound judgment and initiative.
Effective oral and written communication skills, demonstrating tact and diplomacy to establish effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Capability to manage priorities, meet expectations, and adhere to deadlines.
Comprehensive understanding of the corporation’s financial business processes, policies, and procedures relevant to the defined business area.
Proof of education is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and/or experience related to the specific area of Accounting and Systems.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise in the effective upgrade of Payment Manager.
Analyze current business processes, procedures and configuration and recommend improvements.
Assist team with formal/informal training, report writing, and project support.
Update and maintain departmental standards and procedures for system operations, including business processes and internal controls.
Identify and implement best practices that apply to the upgrade for business efficiencies.
Identify management reporting needs and create complex reports, particularly those requiring data from multiple systems.
Define requirements for systems, business processes, and interfaces.
Implement necessary modifications to financial systems, business processes, and interfaces.
Act as a liaison with the Information Technology Services Department, Finance and other departments with regards to the upgrade project.
Ensure technology solutions match business requirements by identifying current and future state business processes.