Finance Coordinator

Job title: Finance Coordinator

Company: Government of Alberta

Job description: JOB INFORMATION
Job Title: Finance Coordinator
Job Requisition ID: 66598
Department: Office of the Auditor General
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Monday, February 10, 2025
Classification: Finance 1ELEGISLATIVE OFFICEOffice of the Auditor General of AlbertaAre you a detail-oriented finance professional seeking an exciting opportunity and wanting to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic organization? We are seeking a Finance Coordinator who will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless delivery of day-to-day operations of financial and administrative services.WHO WE AREWe 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 DOWe are the auditors of the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Province of Alberta and most 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 Albertans that public money is properly accounted.MISSIONIdentifying opportunities to improve the performance of and confidence in the public service.VALUESTrust: We earn it with everything we say and do. We are accountable for our actions.Respect: Everyone has the right to be heard and deserves to be treated with dignity and courtesy.Teamwork: With integrity, we work together to generate better solutions.Growth: We view individual success as professional growth together with a fulfilling personal life. We value both.Diversity: We value open minds, innovative thinking and constructive challenge.THE ROLEReporting to the Senior Financial Analyst, the ideal candidate brings meticulous attention to financial details and contributes to our finance processes’ overall efficiency and effectiveness. As a Finance Coordinator, you will be instrumental in upholding the highest standards of financial integrity, streamlining financial administrative workflows, and fostering a collaborative environment that promotes excellence.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAs a Finance Coordinator, your main focus is to keep our financial and administrative processes running smoothly.Handle the timely processing of financial transactions, keeping everything transparent, in accordance with the Government of Alberta Financial Administration Act, Public Service Act, Treasury Board Directives, Canada Revenue Agency rulings, OAG Finance policies and standards, and internal procedures.Apply critical thinking and sound judgment when addressing identified issues and accurately processing invoices, transactions, and expense claims.Act as a frontline resource of the Finance team for inquiries received from employees and external parties, providing guidance on typical financial-related questions.Prepare and generate reports for month-end, year-end, and budget processes.Analyze variances in the reports by identifying errors/ risks/trends, do investigations, and follow-up actions.Systemically organize files and records.Identify inefficiencies/ bottlenecks in the financial administration process, recommend improvements, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement.Assist in binder preparations for reports, working papers, and presentation packages.Take part in the orientation/ onboarding of new hires by training colleagues on related financial stewardship principles and related internal controls and processes.Foster internal and external stakeholder relationships for effective financial administrationThe ideal candidate would have demonstrated 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 perspectivesManaging 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.QUALIFICATIONSDiploma in a related field (accounting, finance, business, and similar areas) plus two years of related experience (bookkeeping, financial and variance analysis, financial administration, compliance, and regulations) or a directly related degree with no experience.Ability to ensure fast turnaround and deliver results with accuracy within deadlines.Exceptional attention to detail.Ability to take initiative and work independently.Ability to link and understand how their work is related to the bigger system.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to deal with different types of personalities and conflict situations.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$2,030.78 – $2996.29 bi-weekly ($53,003 – $78,203 /year)Compensated overtimeComprehensive benefits plan:NOTESThis is a permanent, full-time position based in Edmonton working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.In your resume, please include 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 agreementsHOW TO APPLYOnline applications are required. If you are a qualified candidate, please email your cover letter and resume as one PDF file to , and include Finance Coordinator in the subject line. We thank all candidates for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.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 . Applicants should include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.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 visitIf you would like further information, please email us at .

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Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sun, 26 Jan 2025 08:41:05 GMT

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