Apply By: Friday, October 18, 2013 11:59 pm EDT
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Organization:
Ministry of Education
Division:
Financial Analysis and Accountability Branch
Position(s) language:
English
Job code:
20209 - Financial Officer 5 (B/U)
Salary:
$1,328.03 - $1,705.17 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you ready to put your accounting, analytical and interpersonal skills to work for the children of Ontario? Then consider this challenging opportunity where you will provide information, clarification, and advice on various funding policies, procedures and regulations under the Education Act.
About the job
You will:
• work with local school boards and schools to provide guidance in the preparation of financial documents
• monitor and report on compliance with funding policies
• analyze and calculate the legislative and grants payable to school boards
• participate in various accountability activities undertaken by the ministry
• maintain an accurate mainframe database
• conduct audits
• compile and analyze financial statistics
• make recommendations to improve financial management systems and procedures
What you bring to the team
Analytical and problem-solving skills:
• You can monitor and identify budget variances by analyzing technical financial data.
• You can identify and resolve problems using sound judgment.
• You can interpret and apply legislation related to elementary and secondary school education.
Financial skills:
• You have experience applying accounting and audit principles and practices.
• You can perform compliance audits and financial reviews to consolidate findings and produce reports.
Communication and computer skills:
• You can communicate in a clear and concise manner.
• You can prepare and present reports, briefing notes and ministerial correspondence.
• You can develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• You know how to use word-processing and spreadsheet software.
Organizational and planning skills:
• You can plan and manage projects, co-ordinate and organize work priorities.
• You can ensure the integrity of data.
• You can make sure that financial reports adhere to relevant policies and procedures.
Apply by:
Friday, October 18, 2013 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 2 English Permanent, 900 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Finance and Economics
Posted on:
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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