Job Description

Competition # : 39356

Department: Finance and Treasury Board

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 5/30/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Finance and Treasury Board we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province\'s financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal and management services - including the preparation of the provincial budget - as well as ensure government plans are coordinated and fiscally responsible.

We are constantly looking for new and better ways to plan, manage, budget and invest.

About Our Opportunity

As the Budget Coordinator, Financial Advisory Services, you will be responsible for leading and managing Financial Advisory Services budget staff in the functions of accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial consulting for the client departments.

As Budget Coordinator, Financial Advisory Services, you will report to the Manager, Budgets and Financial Planning.

Primary Accountabilities

• Coordinating the preparation of accurate and timely information needed, including annual budgets, monthly forecasts and other financial planning advice and analysis
• Monitor and evaluate financial processes and transactions for compliance with Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) and government accounting policies
• Provide financial support and advice to clients through various projects and assignments
• Ensure client department\'s and office\'s financial information processing and reporting is accurate and timely and that client service standards are established, monitored, and achieved
• Provide client training
• Efficient and effective allocation of resources in managing the performance of your team
• ongoing financial analysis.
• Provide advice in accordance with the financial processes and practices of government.

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have successfully completed high school and have 3 years of post-secondary professional accounting training with 6 years of related experience including supervisory responsibilities. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. A Bachelor\'s degree in commerce or business administration and/or enrollment in a Charted Professional Accountant (CPA) program will be considered an asset.

Knowledge of the corporate financial management system (SAP) or similar applications would also be considered an asset.

You are detail oriented, decisive, and guided by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and PSAB standards while applying an innovative approach to your work. You are proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. You have exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, and are able to develop and maintain contacts with internal and external stakeholders. You possess excellent time management and the ability to prioritize work and resources to meet strict deadlines.

Demonstrating the following competencies will be considered an asset: Analytical Thinking, Action Management, Developing Others, Team, Leadership, Initiative, Effective Interactive Communication, Partnering and Relationship Building, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• Department specific flexible working schedules

Pay Grade: EC 09

Salary Range: $2,676.14 - $3,345.18 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

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Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

Government of Nova Scotia