Senior Financial Analyst for provincial government agency client, downtown Toronto.

Marberg Job Number: 1968
Job Type: Temporary
Initial Term: June 12 2023, to September 12 2023, with possibility of additional extension.
Compensation: $54.56 Per Hour
Recommended Application Date: Immediately - please note that we are screening and shortlisting Candidates immediately and qualified applications may be contacted same day as date of application.
Regular Work Hours: 7.0 work hours per day, not including unpaid 1 hour lunch break, to be worked during regular business hours, Monday to Friday (35 work hours per week).
Work Location: Hybrid - split between remote-work and onsite at client's downtown Toronto office, on TTC line. Hybrid split to be determined upon placement, with minimum 1 day onsite per week.

Responsibilities Summary:
Responsible for full cycle accounting and analysis of financial statement line items to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statement balances as a whole.

• Prepare all aspects of general ledger accounting including monthly, quarterly, and year-end journal entries.
• Assist Controller with changes to accounting policies as required under IFRS.
• Conduct regular analysis of actuals against budget plan, including project budgets, and provide commentary and progress reports.
• Prepare periodic financial reports and analysis for management, Board committee and Ministry reports.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monthly, quarterly and annual tax filings.
• Monitor bank balances and prepare cash flow forecasts to ensure sufficient funds to meet operational and capital requirements.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to support efficiency and effectiveness of day-to-day activities including monthly general ledger closing.
• Provide auditors with financial information supporting annual financial statement audits, internal audits, etc.
• Assist Controller with implementing control improvements.
• Review and analyze monthly and quarterly Branch financial results, including leading meetings with Branch staff to assess financial results and variances for use in analytics.
• Ensure accuracy of financial subledger systems (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets).
• Additional financial analysis responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:
Education: Post Secondary Degree in Accounting or similar discipline.
Professional Credentials: Completed or in-progress CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation.
Preferred Work Experience: At least 5+ years of related accounting and financial analysis experience.
Preferred Sector Experience: Public, regulatory or financial sector experience an asset.

Technical and Language Skills Requirements:

• Advanced proficiency in MSExcel (will be tested)
• General proficiency in MSWord, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Great Plains, Ceridian and Lotus Notes preferred.
• Proficient English communication skills, including strong business writing skills and verbal presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences.

Task -Based Qualifications and Additional Attributes:

• Proven experience analyzing financial statement balances for completeness and accuracy.
• Ability to think “outside the box,” execute projects with minimum supervision, and complete work within required deadlines.
• Demonstrated record of professional conduct and character.
• Proven ability to professionally handle confidential information and exercise good judgement in the interpretation and application of instructions and organization policy.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently, collaboratively, and in an advisory capacity.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, clients, staff, general public, as well as the Board and Board Committees.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, providing satisfactory documentation upon request.
• Ability to work both remotely and onsite as required, abiding by organization health and safety policies.
• Ability to provide 3 qualified employment references who are available to speak with promptly upon request, and may be contacted by either Marberg or the Client.
• Ability to complete a satisfactory Provincial Government security check, including a Fingerprint Check, prior to assignment start. Please note that Marberg will reimburse for the cost of the security checks upon confirmation of assignment start and submission of approved expense receipts.
• Ability to declare personal Non-Conflict of Interest in execution of assignment responsibilities.
• Provision of certification of AODA and OHSA online training course completion prior to assignment start.
• Additional satisfactory Background Checks and Technical Skills Evaluations as required.

We thank all applicants for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Marberg is committed to supporting workplace diversity and inclusivity, to reflect the demographic profile of all Ontarians. Applications are encouraged from equity seeking groups including people of colour, Indigenous people, individuals with disabilities, and people from the LGBTQ2S community.

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