Job Description

Description
Our Client is seeking a Financial Analyst to be accountable for planning, conducting and reporting on compliance and assurance reviews. The position performs reviews to examine, evaluate and report on various aspects of risk management, internal controls and operational governance; and provides financial expertise and analysis, and reports on the findings. The Resource is expected to be onsite for 3 days per week in Edmonton, Alberta. Must be Canadian citizen to apply.



Skills
Financial Statements, Budgets, Excel, CPA, IT


Type
Contract


Experience Required/Mandatory Skills

• Relevant post-secondary education in the areas of business administration, accounting or finance, Acceptable education includes degrees, diplomas and certificates.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group.
• The ability to pay attention to detail.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and Canadian public sector accounting standards or equivalent.
• Available for onsite meetings in Edmonton as required. Frequency of onsite meetings may be once per month.
• Experience with and knowledge of financial reporting ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial statements, and using Microsoft Excel. (3+ years)
• Experience working in accounting systems creating processes, managing budgets, and internal controls. (3+ years)
• Relevant experience in a role similar to this. (3+ years)

Nice To Have Skills

• Pursuing or have CPA designation.
• Experience with process improvement, documentation and requirement gathering. (1+ year)
• Experience working with Information Technology accounting and processes. (1+ year)
• Strong analytical, decision-making and organizational skills. (3+ years)

Location
Edmonton/Hybrid


Work Environment
1 year with 1 possible 1-year extension


Hourly Rate
Negotiable