Financial Services Officer 2

7 months ago

Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Finance and Treasury Board

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Permanent

**Union Status**:NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**:08-Dec-23 (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 a Financial Services Officer 2, you provide Managers at the Department of Health and Wellness with sound financial advice so they can make informed decisions on the proper allocation of Departmental resources.

You will develop, monitor and analyze financial information. You will be accountable for the review and evaluation of information for the annual budget and monthly forecast submissions. Other financial responsibilities include the reconciliation of grants, reviewing third party financial submissions, year-end accounting support functions as well as ad hoc reporting.

You will also assist in the framework for accountability and control, ensuring integrity of financial information, providing accurate and timely information to support department goals.

As the Financial Services Officer, you will report to the Manager of Finance.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
**Some of your key responsibilities will include**:

- Performing, monitoring and analyzing ongoing financial reports submitted to the department by external service providers;
- Administering and ensuring appropriate fund disbursements to external service providers and service recipients;
- Analyzing and maintaining budget expenditures and revenues, monthly forecasts, annual estimates, making recommendations based on analysis;
- Performing budget and year-end accounting support functions for the financial services branch and other related duties.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
This may be the right opportunity for you if you have high school completion along with 3 years of post-secondary professional accounting training and 5 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.

You possess exceptional communication and relationship building skills, using diplomacy to foster working relations with service providers, boards, government officials and the public. You exercise judgement in making recommendations in conformity with laws, regulations, policies and generally accepted accounting/auditing principles. You also have strong time management skills to manage multiple assignments with competing priorities.

While not required, it is considered an asset if you have experience working within the health care sector.

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**:
**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 here 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**: TE 22

**Salary Range**: $2,178.43 - $2,561.85 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:

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