Financial Analyst

Location

St John's, NL | Canada

Job description

February 23, 2024

FINANCIAL ANALYST
Finance Office
Faculty of Medicine
(Full-time, Contractual Until March 31, 2026)

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval.

DUTIES

Under the direction of the Manager, Finance, Faculty of Medicine, the successful applicant will perform professional accounting work in the Faculty of Medicine. Duties include: preparing or assisting with complex financial and strategic analysis for inclusion in documents such as: briefing notes budget submissions and reports for the Department of Health and Community Services, the University, accreditation and national reporting requirements; monitoring budgets/accounts (operating/grants); taking corrective action as required: conducting internal audit activities as assigned; assessing and implementing internal controls where necessary; documenting accounting issues; reviewing historical documents to conduct trend and variance analysis; analyzing accounts, preparing reports, and performing account reconciliation analyzing existing shared services agreements (both internal and external); monitoring financial transactions for compliance with university policies and procedures; performing internal reviews as required, assuming special projects as required, liaising with and advising staff within Medicine on a variety of financial matters, assisting or providing support on grant accounts or grant related issues and performing other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (3-5 years) in university, governmental or commercial accounting or financial administration; graduation from university with major course work in accounting or finance or any equivalent combination of experience and training; or any equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. Completion or working toward completion of an accounting designation would be considered an asset. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in MS suite of office products (Excel and MS Access), and experience creating and using databases is required. Experience with other financial accounting software including Banner Finance and FAST would be an asset.

SALARY $53,696 - $80,539 per annum (Management and Professional)
CLOSING DATE March 25, 2024
COMPETITION NUMBER MUN02556

Please note that we will ONLY accept applications for this position through our website Applications must be received by the end of business day on the competition closing date. You may drop off a paper application to the Faculty of Medicine - Memorial University, Medical Education Centre, St. John's, Room M2M229; or fax your resume to (709) 864-6344. Call us at (709) 864-6404 for assistance.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Inquiries about this opportunity should be directed to the Faculty of Medicine - Memorial University, Medical Education Centre, St. John's, Room M2M229 or by telephone at (709) 864-6404.

Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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$53.7k - $80.54k per year