Location: Edmonton
Full/Part-Time: Full-time/Temporary Salary
Scope: Open
Closing date: March 24, 2025
Classification: Budget Officer 3
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional seeking an exciting opportunity and wanting to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic organization? We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who provides specialized technical, analytical and consultative services across a complex organizational governance structure.
Who We Are
We are an office of 150 professionals mandated by the Auditor General Act to examine and report publicly on the Government of Alberta’s management of the public resources entrusted to it. We report directly to the 87 Members of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, and through them, we serve the more than four million people who call Alberta home.
What We Do
We are the auditors of the province’s consolidated financial statements, and provincial agencies, boards, commissions, and regulated funds. We audit so that we can report on how well the government is managing its responsibilities and the province’s resources. We provide independent assurance to the people of Alberta that public money is properly accounted.
The Role
Reporting to the Manager of Finance and Accountability, the Senior Financial Analyst implements Finance strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall office’s strategy. The position has a focus on the analytical solution aspects of the finance function. The incumbent will also respond to ad hoc requests from management and employees requiring independent and prompt investigation or research. This position works within established business strategies, policies, procedures, and best practices and is required to exercise judgment to propose resolutions and solve problems independently.
Key Responsibilities
Office Budgets and Forecasts
- Budget ledger bookkeeping for multi-year fiscal encumbrances and estimates, ensure planned spending are justified through procurement plan, are reasonable use of public resources and stay within budget whenever possible.
- Document rationale and root causes for variances between forecast to budget and to prior year actual.
Internal Controls Evaluation and Analysis
- Accounting officer duties for business and payroll expenses
- Prepare monthly financial stewardship and control effectiveness briefing with follow-up actions or continuous improvement proposals.
- Provide leadership, guidance and supervision to the Finance Coordinator who is responsible for front-line financial services delivery and basic reporting work.
Analytical Reporting
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements with supporting note disclosures, reports and analytical working papers.
- Prepare and analyze cost efficiency performance measure results report with data verification, reconciliation, and identification of issues to ensure the information is reliable, compliant with the methodology specifications, agrees with underlying source data, and applied consistently for the current and comparative prior years.
The ideal candidate demonstrates the following competencies:
- Acting ethically: Demonstrates integrity and trustworthiness. Works thoroughly and diligently. Exhibits independence and objectivity. Ensures confidentiality of information. Maintains a questioning mindset.
- Collaborating: Supports a collaborative and creative teamwork environment. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues and entities. Draws on the strengths and skills of diverse perspectives
- Managing self: Demonstrates initiative, organization and accountability. Focuses on continuous learning and development. Exhibits adaptability, resilience, and agility in an ever-changing environment.
- Adding value: Exhibits a continuous improvement mindset. Applies organizational and subject matter knowledge to identify areas for improvement. Considers root causes. Offers creative solutions and data/technology supported insights.
- Communicating: Conveys information and ideas clearly, concisely and with impact. Targets message content and tone. Engages audience with stories, images and graphical representations. Positions arguments to persuade the audience. Demonstrates emotional intelligence.
Qualifications
- University Degree in a related discipline;
- Professional accounting designation (CPA);
- Minimum 4 years related experience;
- Work experience with an accounting firm would be an asset;
- Ability to work independently meeting deadlines with minimum supervision;
- Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills;
- Ability to communicate complex information using simple and plain language utilizing superior verbal, written, and presentation skills;
- Proficiency with computer-based processes/applications related to Finance, Accounting, or HR (e.g. ERP, SAP/1GX, Excel) would be an asset;
- Related government experience or knowledge of government structure is an asset.
Compensation Package
Notes
This is an 18-month full-time position based in Edmonton working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Possibility to transition into a permanent role within the office exists at the end of the term.
- Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
- In your resume, please include location and dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.
- The final candidates for these positions will undergo academic checks, reference checks and provide a suitable security screening.
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements is available.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter below outlining why you want to work for the Office of the Auditor General and how you will contribute to the success of our organization. Effective communication skills are essential for this role, and your cover letter and resume will be used to assess your written communication.
If you are a qualified candidate, please save your file as Senior Financial Analyst – Firstname Lastname and include your cover letter and resume as one file.
We thank all candidates for their interest in our organization; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Office of the Auditor General is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion, and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.
It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS). Applicants should include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
If you would like further information, please email us at employment@oag.ab.ca.