Financial Analyst

**FINANCIAL ANALYST**

Join us as we go to the world’s poorest places - so the most vulnerable are not left behind.

**About Hope and Healing International**:
We are a Christian organization, working to bring hope and healing for children with disabilities in the world’s poorest communities.

**About this Role**:
Employment status: Salaried, Full-Time (35 hours per week)

**Salary**: TBD + Benefits & RRSP

Location: 1600 16th Ave - Unit 1, Richmond Hill, Ontario

Reporting to the Director, Finance and Decision Support, the Finance Analyst will have overall responsibility for Program/Grant financial administration, budgeting, variance reporting and other accounting operations and is expected to assist in month-end closings and regulatory filings. Under the supervision of the Director, Finance and Decision Support and in close collaboration with the Project Officers, this position will be responsible for the tracking and management of international projects, support the budgeting process and in particular advise management on any financial risks.

**Essential duties and responsibilities**:
**Provide International Program Finance support in order to ensure effective and efficient financial accountability**
- Maintain and continuously improve financial tracking of International Program spends. Analyze spending trends and provide feedback to the International Program Office.
- Work closely with the International Program Director and Project Officers throughout the quarterly reporting and budget cycle.
- Provide support in financial aspects of new Program development and implementation management.
- Ensure project financial reports are submitted on time, are well documented and in accordance with project descriptions and project planning documents.
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and prepare financial reports that are comprehensive and meet all specified requirements.
- Ensure financial compliance of program implementation with contracts and planning documents through field audits.
- Monitor cash flow and FX implications as they impact our portfolio of international programs.
- Work with Partner counterparts providing any necessary guidance and support including overseas internal audits.

**Provide Financial Reporting, Budgeting and Business Variance Analysis to support effective decision making**
- Assist in preparing monthly financial statements as well as quarterly financial packages for Sr. Mgmt. Team, Board of Directors, Audit & Finance Committee.
- Prepare monthly revenue and variance reports and advise the management team accordingly.
- Assist in the preparation of cash flow forecasts for the organization.
- Key contributor in the annual operating budget development, any subsequent revisions and updated projections thereof.
- Prepare any additional analysis and reports required to support the growth of the organization.
- Support completion of the annual audit.
- Support the organization and its managers in completion of their budgets and use of the budgeting system.

**Accounting operations and transactions**
- Reconciles general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
- Reconciles monthly bank statements.
- Reconciles revenue each month.

**Additional duties as required**
- Manage integrations between accounting systems and CRM.
- Performing other job-related responsibilities as assigned.
- Bachelor/College Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related disciplines
- Professional accounting designation (or enrollment in a professional accounting designation program - CPA) would be an asset
- 2 to 4 years of progressive experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong critical analysis and problem solving skills
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Effective organizational skills and ability to work in a self-directed fashion making optimal use of time
- Ability to work in a small dynamic and highly motivated team
- Ability to maintain highest degree of confidentiality
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Knowledge of Microsoft GP Dynamics, Studio Enterprise, or Smartsheet would be an asset

**Working conditions and other requirements**:

- Hybrid office environment May require occasional / seasonal overtime
- Must be fully committed to the core values and mission of Hope and Healing International
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
- Must be able to travel internationally
- Must have a reliable source of transportation

**Why would you want to come and work with us?**
- You will work shoulder to shoulder with people excited about changing the world for children with disabilities so they can go to school, play and thrive in their community.
- You can bring your faith to work - it makes for an awesome atmosphere.
- We provide comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
- We want to support your plans for retirement, so we provide a generous RRSP contribution, up to 5% of your annual salary.
- We believe in meaningful