Officer, Compliance - Finance
About The Position
Under administrative direction of the Supervisor, Data Management and Compliance, this position functions as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance issues/concerns within Finance. The position ensures Finance is in compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies, that policies and procedures are being followed. The position leads to process-improvement projects identified through compliance or policy review. It also supports the development and management of data analytics and Power BI reporting solutions to support business insights and decision-making. This position will be required to work in a hybrid work arrangement. Our offices are located at Mississauga City Hall, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga.
Requirements
- University degree in Business or Public Administration, Commerce, Finance, Economics or related field.
- 3 plus years related experience including some experience in a municipal or other public sector/government environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience will be preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, lead complex work projects and ability to deal effectively with senior management, staff and consultants.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as SAP and Questica.
- Demonstrated experience leading the development and management of Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions, including translating data into actionable insights.
Nice To Haves
- Post graduate degree or CPA preferred.
- Knowledge of municipal operations and Lean certification would be an asset.
Responsibilities
- Supports the development and maintenance of a system to manage policy and compliance reviews.
- Identifies needed compliance reviews and carries these out, to ensure policies and procedures are followed, to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
- Collaborates with other departments (e.g., Risk Management, Internal Audit, etc.) when conducting policy and compliance reviews; consults with legal counsel as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance issues.
- Addresses any findings in compliance reviews by working with the appropriate manager in Finance to ensure policies and procedures are adjusted accordingly.
- Responds to any alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating allegations and making recommendations to investigative procedures.
- Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk within Finance; develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in future.
- Leads process-improvement and special projects where compliance or policy review has identified inefficiencies or other process issues.
- Provides reports on a regular basis as directed or requested, to keep senior management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
- Supports the development, implementation, and ongoing management of Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to translate business needs into effective data models, visualizations, and reporting tools.
- Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
