JOB OVERVIEW

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, Financial Services department requires an energetic and motivated individual to provide financial analysis and financial advisory services within the Agency.
You will be responsible for providing financial services to the various branches within the agency. Duties will include financial analysis for programs and policies, identification, design and implementation of new ideas, sound financial planning and management practices, and approaches that will improve processes and systems within the agency. The ideal candidate will have outstanding organizational, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate will also have a strong understanding of budgeting and forecasting principles, Public Sector Accounting Standards, best practices, and financial accounting. The ability to think analytically and creatively to support the Agency’s vision and to connect with the public service at all levels is essential.

YOU WILL HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Applicable acts, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, agreements and systems;
• Applicable auditing and/or accounting practices, standards and procedures. Typically acquired through a professional designation (CPA, CPACA, CPA-CMA, CPA-CGA); and
• Applicable computer software packages and databases.
  You will also have a demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as cooperatively with others in a team environment to establish, build and maintain positive working relationships and to ensure deadlines, goals and objectives are met. Knowledge of applicable acts, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, agreements, and systems would be an asset. The skills and knowledge for this position would typically be acquired through the completion of an accounting degree and professional designation.
  The successful candidate must be a team player, able to both lead and collaborate, have a reputation for integrity, and have a focus on service excellence and innovation in their work.

You will have knowledge of:

• Applicable acts, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, agreements and systems;
• Applicable auditing and/or accounting practices, standards and procedures. Typically acquired through a professional designation (CPA, CPACA, CPA-CMA, CPA-CGA); and
• Applicable computer software packages and databases.

You will have the demonstrated ability to:

• verbally and/or in writing explain financial, statistical, and administrative matters, policies, procedures, regulatory matters, and audit results at a level appropriate to the audience; (I/S Communication - Verbal; I/S Communication - Written)
• guide and coach a diverse group of employees, that results in a team that can meet its goals and objectives, while maintaining a healthy, productive, respectful and safe work environment that is free of discrimination; (I/S Leadership - Team Leadership; I/S Diversity)
• identify, develop and contribute to the development of new ideas, sound financial planning and management practices, and approaches that will improve work, financial, and management processes and systems; (I/S Problem Solving)
• influence, persuade or convince others who require guidance in order to achieve understanding and reach agreement; (I/S Interpersonal - Influence)
• review, interpret and evaluate financial data and systems, operational data, and controls in order to form conclusions and/or make recommendations within established policies, procedures, guidelines, agreements and/or legislation; (I/S Analytical)
• examine, understand and appropriately apply complex and sometimes conflicting policies, agreements, contracts, acts and regulations to difficult situations and daily operations; (I/S Analytical)
• monitor, evaluate and recommend financial services and accounting and management processes and systems to ensure financial integrity and/or effective delivery of service; and (I/S Analytical)
• input, edit, update, retrieve, maintain and format data, create and generate queries, reports and documents utilizing word processing, databases, spreadsheets, communications and other software packages with speed and accuracy. (I/S Technical - Computer)

You will be:

• accurate and detail-oriented to ensure accurate financial information is provided to clients. (I/S Attribute - Detail Oriented)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $45.34-$56.82 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details