Are you a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment where you can showcase your financial and administrative skills? Would you like to contribute to the financial planning for the Customer Care Division? If so, consider this exciting opportunity with the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery.
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What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• provide support and advice to ADM/directors on management of the division's finances and resource allocation
• plan, coordinate and control the development and implementation of financial and business management tools, processes and services for the division
• coordinate the results based planning and allocation/estimates process and the provision of financial and business management analyses, consultation and advice
• develop briefings, presentations, submissions and reports to Treasury Board/Management Board
• provide leadership and financial expertise to Divisional financial staff regarding financial planning and management
• review, analyze and report on budgets and provide advice
• identify financial trends, risks and opportunities; and providing reports and recommendations
• assist in the development and implementation of training programs, communication tools and materials
• lead and participate on cross-functional teams and projects
• plan and coordinate divisional accommodations and facilities requirements
• assist with the development and maintenance of mechanisms to support and monitor all projects
• coordinate and monitor procurement projects, develop journals and purchase orders
How do I qualify?
Financial and administration knowledge:
• You have demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of financial and administrative systems and procedures related to budget preparation/administration and the monitoring of financial resources
• You have knowledge of/the ability to gain knowledge of government, ministry and branch financial budget, variance analysis, and business/financial planning and allocation process
• You have the ability to gain knowledge of strategic direction and policies of the Division and Ministry, and of the government decision-making process
• You have demonstrated knowledge of budget allocation/tracking processing, expenditure forecasting, variance/risk analysis to provide advice to managers, financial staff and stakeholders.
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• You have effective organization, coordination, and team leadership skills to plan/prioritize activities, provide direction to staff, third party vendors and suppliers
• You have strong oral and written communication skills to advise clients on business and financial planning, reporting, and budgeting processes
• You can maintain effective liaison with all levels of contacts and provide leadership for the development of the division's business plan
Research and analytical skills:
• You have knowledge of/the ability to gain knowledge of ministry and branch financial and data management systems to conduct research and analysis of information.
• You can assess, interpret, and report on complex financial information to make reports and/or to recommend courses of action
• You can conduct cost-benefit analysis and recommend improvements to Divisional financial and service delivery systems
Computer skills:
• You have demonstrated experience with computer applications (spreadsheets, word processing, and financial management software including but not limited to IFIS) to maintain and analyze information and produce reports.