Finance Co-op Student

7 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time

Union:
Non-union

Job Number: J

Job Title: Finance Co-Op Student (4 months
Summer Placement)

Job Type: Co-op Student

Contract Duration: 4 months

City, Province, Country: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Location: Toronto

Job Category: Finance

Role Designation:

Open Positions:
Posting Date: February 15, 202
Closing Date: February 22, 202
Salary: $17.00/HourLegal Aid Ontario employees are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients.

As an integral partner in the Justice system, working at Legal Aid Ontario is more than just a job.

It's an opportunity to help people who need it the most; to ensure each client receives the access to justice afforded to them under the law.


If you are looking for a new challenge in your already meaningful career with a team dedicated to justice, and innovation in a flexible and supportive work environment consider this opportunity below.


Building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve while promoting a safe culture and work environment that dismantles systemic barriers, welcomes fresh perspectives and embraces differences as a priority is a core value at LAO.

LAO encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis, Black and racialized, as well as persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.


We recognize the value of equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to addressing systemic barriers, and prioritizing, attracting and retaining diverse staff.

All interested and eligible people will be considered, with due consideration to all protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at LAO. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

Primary function:


Finance at LAO provides system solutions, and statistical information on various programs and financial deliverables, in accordance with the Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).

Finance enables LAO to meet its mandate of providing justice for low-income Ontarians.

As a business and financial planning student, you will be part of this team.

Do you understand and thrive in the world of business and Finance?

In this role, you will assist with providing financial advice and expertise to clients and stakeholders, forecast and monitor business expenditures, and perform expenditure management and analysis.

You will also be exposed to LAO accounting policy development, planning and decision-making processes.

You will also have the opportunity to gain valuable training and experience that will assist in acquiring an accounting or financial designation.

Students specializing in business and financial planning work on a wide range of innovative and exciting projects, financial management processes and business practices, and preparing forecasting reports and the annual LAO business plans.


If you have a passion for business and finance and are ready to accept real challenges and responsibilities, then let LAO help you gain practical experience and start your financial career.


Reporting to:
Manager, Fiscal Planning and Reporting

Key accountabilities:

As a business and financial planning student, your work could include:

  • Learning about public sector accounting, financial management and internal control practices
Acquiring hands-on experience with the principles of business planning, strategic resource management, risk assessment, financial reporting, accounting and controllership

Preparing information that feeds into LAO financial statements and supporting documentation

Designing financial and business processes that support the implementation of program initiatives and changing business requirements

Identifying and analyzing the financial impacts of new and changing programs

Providing assurance and consulting services to add value and improve LAO's operations

Required skills & experience:

You are currently enrolled and working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree

Accounting/Finance: knowledge and understanding of various accounting principles and systems and the ability to analyze and prepare financial statements and reports

Business Planning: ability to identify key business objectives and goals for the organization, considering the variety of factors that impact the organization and provide appropriate analysis

Proven track record of leadership, with an ability to set priorities and solve problems

Problem-Solving: recognize, understand and resolve a problem by breaking it into smaller pieces, evaluating options, and identifying alternative solutions. This also includes the ability

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