Financial Analyst

Position Information

**Position Title**
- Financial Analyst

**Department/Unit**
- Financial Services

**Location**
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

**Posting Number**
- S164-25

**Employee Group**
- DPMG

**Position Type**
- Regular, On-Going

**Duration of Contract (if applicable)**

**Employment Type**
- Full Time

**Full-time Equivalency (FTE)**
- 1.0

**Salary**
- $59,555 - $79,673 per annum

**Classification**
- ADM-05

**Provisional Statement**
- This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role._

**About Dalhousie University**
- Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

**Job Summary**
- Dalhousie Financial Services strives to provide the highest quality financial services and information to ensure the effective stewardship of University assets to the benefit of students and scholarly activities. Financial Services is a core service unit of the University, providing services in areas of financial accounting, budgeting, procurement, payroll, cash management, and financial systems and policies. Reporting to the Associate Director, Finance Operations, the Financial Analyst is a key resource in the monitoring, accounting for, and reporting on Dalhousie’s capital assets and tax-related obligations, as well as supporting the financial reporting activities for the University.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Responsible for the maintenance of the Capital Assets files, including accounting entries for acquisitions, disposals, and transfers.
- Maintain all processes and controls related to commodity taxation matters for the University, as well as key duties related to non-commodity taxation regulations. Respond to campus queries around tax issues, escalating as needed based on complexity.
- Maintain files regarding the Section 211 elections for supplies of Real Property to minimize the Excise Tax impacts for the university and quantify opportunities for additional filings.
- Support the financial accounting and reporting processes at Dalhousie, including reconciling balance sheet accounts working with stakeholders to resolve issues.
- Preparing reporting as needed, for example, Provincial financial reporting, Statistics Canada surveys, assisting with CAUBO preparations.

**Note**
- The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

**Required Qualifications**
- Undergraduate Degree in Commerce or Business Administration with five years’ related work experience of progressive complexity (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Familiarity with GST and HST reporting, the Income Tax Act and Excise Tax Acts of Canada, and the ability to search, summarize, interpret, and make recommendations based on each.
- Proficiency with ERP systems processing large volumes of data, advanced skill in the Microsoft Office Suite and exceptional Excel abilities are mandatory.
- Demonstrated ability to handle complex and confidential matters with excellent judgment, discretion, and tact, and the ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in a high-volume, quick turnaround, deadline driven environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Comfort with documenting processes and knowledge sharing through meetings and presentations.

**Assets**
- Professional accounting designation (CPA) or current enrollment in the CPA program.
- Equivalent accounting designation, or international designation with Canadian equivalency, will also be considered.
- Experience in financial reporting, audit, or related accounting functions.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards and best practices.

**Job Competencies**
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Service

**Additional Information**
- Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program._

**Application Consideration**

**Diversity Statement**

Posting Detail Information

**Number of Vacancies**
- 1

**Open Date**
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