Job Description

Other Professions (HR, IT, Finance, etc.) Halifax, Nova Scotia Truro, Nova Scotia New Minas, Nova Scotia Regular, Full-Time ReqID: 36110

Description

Position at VON Canada

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Regular, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Program Name: National Finance
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Work Schedule: Days
On-Call: No
Location: Remote
(Must be in Nova Scotia, this position will require on-site attendance in Halifax when required)

Job Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst provides direction to the Financial Analyst while providing operational support to the Finance Directors or Senior Finance Managers This role includes general accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis and process improvement responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares general accounting entries for the monthly and year-end close for both VON Canada and the VON Canada Pension Plan.
• Prepares working papers and account analysis to support monthly and annual financial statements for various GL accounts.
• Conducts analysis and provides updates of the GIC portfolio and cash reserve accounts.
• Provides analytical support to Finance and others in Corporate Services.
• Assists with the annual VON budget process.
• Maintains the General Ledger master data and reports in SAP.
• Creates new assets in the SAP fixed asset module.
• Provides support to SAP users for banking, fixed assets, and general
• Prepares and records the monthly vacation accrual for VON Canada.
• Prepares year-end audit working papers for both VON Canada and the VON Canada Pension
• Prepares draft financial statements for the VON Canada Pension Plan.
• Introduces and implements process changes to support ongoing process improvement and or system changes.
• Identifies/supports/implements initiatives that improve internal controls, increase operating efficiency, and safeguard the assets of the organization.
• Prepares the HST rebate submission for VON Canada.
• Provides guidance and technical oversight to the Financial Analyst (1)
• Prepares consolidated financial and management reports as
• Prepares T3010 charitable returns for various legal entities as required.

External and Internal Relationships

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with corporate services staff and senior management team.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with external stakeholders such as banking institutions and auditors and the custodian of the VON Canada Pension Plan.

Education, Designations, and Experience:

• Post-secondary degree in business, finance, or accounting.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA - CMA, CGA or CA) or working toward one.
• Minimum 5 years of general accounting and financial analysis experience.
• Experience working in not-for-profit sector is considered a strong

Skill Requirements:

• Working knowledge of SAP and BOARD
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to achieving results and achieving
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to adjust to rapidly changing
• High level of accuracy and attention to
• Able to work both independently and within a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all

Other:

• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check
• A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: fast-paced environment; attention to detail; lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs; grip and fine hand movements.

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of support, please visit our website at for further details.

In accordance with the Employer's policy, Mandatory Vaccination: COVID-19, it is required that all VON Canada Nova Scotia Branch, VON Canada Ontario Branch and VON Canada (National) employees, contractors, volunteers and students be fully vaccinated (subject only to legitimate established exemptions of a medical nature or where there is a valid human rights exception).

To facilitate this policy, all VON Canada employees, students, contractors and volunteers will be required to provide written attestation confirming that they are fully vaccinated and reasonable proof of vaccination status, inclusive of any government-issued documentation.