Financial Analyst, Budget and Variance

Department:
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

The Financial Analyst, Budget and Variance is part of the Budgeting and Variance Reporting branch of NTHSSA Finance. The Analyst performs comprehensive analysis and forecasting for the Authority and assists with the consolidation of financial variance reporting on a quarterly basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) & Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
• Knowledge of internal financial and accounting controls.
• Knowledge of financial planning and budgetary development concepts.
• Knowledge of Annual Budget and Financial Cycles.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• A bachelor's degree in commerce or related discipline with a major in accounting and two (2) years related experience.
• Related experience can include, but not limited to:
  • Responsibility for Organization-Wide Budgeting
  • Budget Monitoring and Variance Reporting
  • Consolidating Financial Information
  • Forecasting and Financial Analysis
  • Financial reporting within a large and complex public-sector environment
• A diploma in accounting and four (4) years related experience.
• All other equivalencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel  Extension 14106
Fax

Note:

If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.