Finance Co-op Student

7 months ago

Toronto, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time

**Company Bio**

Legal 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.

**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.

Home Location: Provincial Office - Toronto
Secondary/Other Locations: Not applicable

Reports to: Manager, Fiscal Planning & 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 to blend robust analysis with creativity to solve new and changing problems
- Research: ascertain relevant questions/concerns about the identified topic and determine the most appropriate method(s) to acquire the knowledge and or information needed to address, as thoroughly and accurately as possible, those questions/concerns

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**Equity Statement**

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 through

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