Intern - Financial Analyst

**Intern - Financial Analyst**:
Looking for an exciting job opportunity that will launch your career? Halton Region’s internship program provides a paid one-year professional opportunity that allows you to gain valuable experience and build the skill set you need to build a successful career.

**The internship will be onsite. The opportunity to participate in Halton’s Hybrid work program may be discussed with your supervisor.**

**Posting ID**: 3873
**Department**: Finance
**Division**: Capital & Development Financing
**Compensation**: $57,685 + 3 weeks' paid vacation and partial benefits (health & dental)

**Job Type**: Intern
**Contract Duration**:June 2, 2025 to June 5, 2026
**Hours of Work**: 35 hours per week
**Work Location**:Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Health Department)
**Employee Group**: OCT
**Posting Date**:January 17, 2025
**Application Deadline**: February 7, 2025
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- In possession of a Social Insurance Number at time of hire.
- You have graduated or will graduate with a recognized post-secondary degree or diploma, post-graduate certificate or diploma between January 2024 and June 2025.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Process or upload General Ledger journal entry transactions.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly reconciliations.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly reports for management and financial statements and notes.
- Assist with the processing of Tangible Capital Assets transactions.
- Assist in the preparation of various Federal, Provincial financial Schedules, and municipal reporting.
- Prepare working papers and other documentation as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Skills & Qualifications**:
**Essential**
- Undergraduate degree in Business/Finance with a major in Accounting.
- Sound knowledge of general accounting and auditing procedures such as: balancing and reconciling of accounts; payment processes; financial statement preparation; financing; budgeting; and general financial controls.
- Capable of planning and implementing work in an organized manner and work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel.
- Demonstrate excellent communication, financial analysis and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail
- Time management skills with the ability to manage workflow in order to complete work on time and as expected.
- Be self-motivated, capable of working in a team environment and independently.

**Preferred**
- Enrollment in a CPA program.
- Knowledge of enterprise based financial systems.
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.

Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. As an intern at Halton, you will gain professional growth and development working alongside your mentors. You will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer.