Financial Services Officer 2

6 months ago

New Minas, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Public Works

**Location**:NEW MINAS

**Type of Employment**:Permanent

**Union Status**:NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**:08-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job. We’re recruiting for people like you to help our Province achieve big things.

The Department of Public Works manages 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways, 4,100 bridges, and 9 provincial ferries. Our District Highway Operations Division plays a critical role in managing various programs, functions and activities throughout our province, including snow and ice control services, road maintenance and repair services, and approval of various permits.

**About Our Opportunity**:
Reporting directly to the Area Manager, and in close liaison with the District Coordinator of Financial Management, the incumbent is responsible for providing and coordinating accounting, payroll, procurement, purchasing, tender administration, reporting inventory and personnel administration services to the area.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
The Financial Services Officer 2 is responsible for ensuring compliance with government and departmental policies and guidelines within the area, reconciling accounts, overseeing physical inventory count(s) and completing of all year-end tasks.

The Financial Services Officer 2 administers the Area’s budget by preparing expenditure statements and forecasts, coordinating the preparation of reports, and providing advice and recommendations regarding the management of financial resources.

The Financial Services Officer 2 is also responsible for the direct supervision of Area Maintenance Accounting Staff.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
High School completion plus three (3) years of post-secondary professional accounting training plus five (5) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable. A university degree in commerce, business administration or a related discipline will be considered an asset.

Considerable knowledge and expertise in administrative processes, cost accounting, inventory control, accounts payable/receivable, preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports, budgeting and expenditure control are essential.

Must be proficient in the use of major government systems for finance, budgeting and human resources, or equivalent.

Excellent computer skills and proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing software packages and transaction processing are essential.

Experience with SAP is an asset. Supervisory skills and abilities are essential. A complete knowledge of various Regulations and agreements is required.

Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to provide financial services to clients and work in a team environment are required. Sound judgement is required for analyzing and interpreting operating and budget data.

**Equivalency**:
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Related equivalencies may include, but are not limited to:

- A completed related 2-year diploma along with six (6) years of related experience;
- Eight (8) years of related experience

**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 offerings and eligibility criteria.

**Working Conditions**:
Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting. Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.

**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.

**Pay Grade**: TE 22

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

**Employment Equity Statement**:

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