Financial Analyst
About The Position
The City of Windsor is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their Finance Department. This role is responsible for assisting in the development, review, presentation, and publication of financial information, as well as the creation, documentation, and monitoring of financial controls, policies, and procedures. The Financial Analyst will also assist in finance-related workshops, act as a liaison for financial inquiries, and contribute to the development of Service Area budgetary and financial information, performance measurements, and government reporting. This position provides city-wide financial and analytical assistance across all operating areas supported by the Finance Department and assists in the research and development of related statistical and graphical reports. The role also includes performing Occupational Health & Safety duties and other related tasks as required. Note that Financial Analysts may be reassigned to specific departments and rotated to accommodate backup requirements and to encourage creativity and corporate financial development.
Requirements
- University Degree in Accounting or Finance or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a computerized accounting environment; OR Post secondary school Community College diploma in Accounting or Finance or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in a computerized accounting environment; OR Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency plus a designation in Accounting (i.e. CPA/CA, CPA/CGA, CPA/CMA or acceptable equivalency as recognized by an applicable regulatory body) and over ten (10) years of experience in a computerized accounting environment
- Advanced level of knowledge in Excel
- Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Word and PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong and pronounced interpersonal and mediation skills
- Availability to work overtime during peak periods
- Highly motivated and creative
- High customer service orientation
- Ability to work well independently and also as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with work
- A recognized designation in accounting (i.e. CPA/CA, CPA/CGA, CPA/CMA or acceptable equivalency as recognized by applicable regulatory body) along with a University Degree or Community College diploma
- Experience with PeopleSoft Financials and Amanda
- Experience in conducting research, maintaining and reporting comparative statistics as well as developing policies and procedures
- Experience in Government reporting, procedure-related Quality Assurance reviews and reporting and experience in high volume/complex database extracting and sorting/organizing
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the development, review, presentation and publication of financial information
- Assisting in the creation, documentation and monitoring of financial controls, policies and procedures
- Assisting in finance-related workshops and is a liaison for financial inquiries
- Assisting in the development of Service Area budgetary and financial information as well as performance measurements and government reporting
- Providing City-wide financial, analytical assistance in all operating areas supported by the Finance Department
- Assisting in the research and development of related statistical and graphical reports
- Performing Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health & Safety Program
- Performing other related duties as required
Benefits
- Competitive benefits that supports professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
