The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
The Financial Analyst Budget and Variance is part of the Financial Planning and Operations, and Hospitals Comptrollership Section, reports directly to the Manager, Budget and Variance Reporting and is located in Yellowknife. The Financial Analyst Budget and Variance is responsible for supporting program management in completing the quarterly variance process, assisting with the NTHSSA quarterly variance consolidation process, supporting program management in completing the yearly budget process and other general duties.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) & Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)
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Knowledge of internal financial and accounting controls.
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Knowledge of Annual Budget and Financial Cycles.
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Ability to design and develop financial procedures
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
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A bachelor's degree in commerce or related discipline with a major in accounting and two (2) years related experience.
Additional Requirements:
Completed Core 1 and 2 Common Modules of the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
Equivalencies:
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A master's degree in commerce or related discipline with a major in accounting. Completed Core 1 and 2 Common Modules of the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP). OR
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A diploma in commerce or related discipline with a major in accounting and four (4) years related experience. Completed Core 1 and 2 Common Modules of the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP). OR
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Six (6) years related experience. Completed Core 1 and 2 Common Modules of the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
Related Experience:
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Responsibility for Organization-Wide Budgeting
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Budget Monitoring and Variance Reporting
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Consolidating Financial Information
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Forecasting and Financial Analysis
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Financial reporting within a large and complex public-sector environment
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
