Department: Opportunities and Social Development
Location: Flexible
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 30-Jul-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

ABOUT US

At the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services (ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support Program(DSP).
Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports and staff, to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.

ABOUT OUR OPPORTUNITY

Are you highly analytical and a financial guru? Are you looking for your next opportunity where you can have an impact on streamlining work and processes?
We’re hiring for an Assistant Finance Manager (AFM) to manage staff, processes and procedures that support payment disbursements/ receipts to and from vendors and clients of the Department of Opportunities and Social Development. In this role you will provide expertise and support to the Finance Manager.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As the AFM, you will support the work of the department through management of Financial Clerks, ensuring timely and accurate processing and recording of disbursements and recoveries to/from vendors and clients by coordinating accounting processes in accordance with departmental and government policies. A few of your key responsibilities will include:

• Management of Financial Clerk Staff
• Workload distribution Analysis
• Preparing ad hoc financial reports; analyzing general ledger and other accounts/files; as well as performing detailed reconciliations and other detailed reports to budget managers
• Participating in the navigation of invoices for payment
• Considering new or changed operational requirements and how they impact funding models, analysis, and forecasts
• Designing reports that meet information and decision-making needs
• Assisting with implementing effective internal controls over the processing of financial transactions
• Monitoring financial systems and procedures and making recommendations for improvements and preventive and detective controls
• Contributing to the Program’s fiscal management and planning processes
• Promoting diversity, healthy workplaces, teamwork, and individual development; and maintaining positive internal communications.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

You have a Bachelor of Business Administration or Commerce degree and have at least three (3) years of related experience.
Enrollment in the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) program, along with knowledge of the corporate financial management system (SAP), Cognos Enterprise, Tableau, or similar applications are highly desirable.

Your key qualities include:

• detail-oriented, decisive, and guided by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and PSAB
• Strong Management skills
• Experience with internal controls and reconciliations
• ability to interpret, synthesize, and analyze data and information from a wide range of sources.
• sound analytical skills
• proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs including Excel and Word
• exceptional communication skills
• strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Furthermore, you use discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information and can work in a fast-paced environment; assessing and prioritizing work to ensure all deadlines are met by the department. You maintain a high level of knowledge of financial systems, technological and analytical tools, and standards or benchmarks for excellence.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

• Management of Financial Clerk Staff
• Workload distribution Analysis
• Preparing ad hoc financial reports; analyzing general ledger and other accounts/files; as well as performing detailed reconciliations and other detailed reports to budget managers
• Participating in the navigation of invoices for payment
• Considering new or changed operational requirements and how they impact funding models, analysis, and forecasts
• Designing reports that meet information and decision-making needs
• Assisting with implementing effective internal controls over the processing of financial transactions
• Monitoring financial systems and procedures and making recommendations for improvements and preventive and detective controls
• Contributing to the Program’s fiscal management and planning processes
• Promoting diversity, healthy workplaces, teamwork, and individual development; and maintaining positive internal communications