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Permanent, Full Time
Location: Regina, 100% in the office
Division: Finance
Close Date: April 17th, 2024
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
The Financial Analyst is responsible for reviewing monthly, quarterly, annual financial information and performing financial analysis providing internal/external decision makers and stakeholders information which drives informed decision-making at a strategic level. The successful applicant will be immersed in the claims accounting cycle and assist with preparing financial statement information, note disclosures, and returns for regulatory agencies.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Note: This section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities - other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Accounting & Financial Controls
- Identifies opportunities to create new or updated policies and procedures to ensure decision makers receive timely, accurate and relevant financial information to inform and drive business decisions.
- Supports the development, maintenance and testing of new and/or enhanced financial systems and reporting.
- Provides support as needed to the Accounting Standards Specialist on accounting related issues (i.e. accounting policies, procedures and position papers, research new reporting requirements, CICA Handbook changes, etc.).
- Reviews accounting variances regularly to determine where explanations are required and who provides them.
- Reviews monthly, quarterly, annual financial reports and performs financial analysis for internal decision makers (Manager, Director, VP, CFO, ELT, Board) and outside stakeholders (e.g. CIC, Ministry of Finance, rating organizations, regulators).
- Prepares written and financial analysis (i.e. information items and decision items) to internal decisions makers and external stakeholders to aid in driving informed decision making at a strategic level.
- Prepares financial reports, statements and schedules for internal and external reporting (i.e. financial statements, note disclosures, management discussion & analysis (MD&A) documents, budget documents, forecasts, returns for regulatory agencies, etc.)
- Supports and provides information to internal auditors including analysis during CEO/CFO certification process and other internal audits.
- Supports and provides information to external auditors including analysis during year-end audits.
- Supports a culture of leadership and accountability to effectively meet the key accountabilities within the scope of the role.
- Displays leadership by committing to a culture of continuous learning/development of self and supports others by actively sharing knowledge, providing guidance, mentoring, training and supporting developmental opportunities.
- Demonstrates that the Health, Safety and Emergency Management Policy is applied in area of responsibility for self and others.
- Actively applies knowledge to support transformation and strategic initiatives of the corporation, while participating and advocating change and applying a growth mindset.
- Knowledge of the methods, techniques and procedures used in financial analysis (i.e. research and statistical, etc.).
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and their application to varied departmental requirements.
- Skill in the preparation of standard accounting summaries, reconciliations, statements and reports using computer spreadsheet applications (i.e. Excel).
- Ability to present, communicate, and answer questions on technical information in a manner that enables understanding by non-technical audiences.
- Knowledge of insurance theory as it relates to work requirements.
- Four-year degree from an accredited post-secondary education institution in a relevant field of study such as Business, or defined equivalency.
- A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
- 3 - 5 years of directly related experience in a senior level accounting role.
Posting Close Date:
April 17, 2024
As you prepare to submit your application, and cover letter if applicable, please highlight the achievements that demonstrate why you're a great candidate for this role.
