Financial Operations Specialist

The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies.

INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.

The Financial Operations Specialist (the Specialist) supports operations within the headquarters divisions of the Department of Infrastructure (INF) as well as regional finance staff, as required, and assists in the development and implementation of financial and administrative business process improvements, in accordance with Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) acts, regulations, policies, procedures and processes.

The Specialist is responsible for ensuring that financial transactions are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with GNWT legislation, regulations, policies, and departmental procedures. This position prepares, verifies, processes and audits financial documents for accounts payable and receivable, audits government corporate credit cards, travel expense authorizations and expense claims. The Specialist performs complex analysis and reconciliations that requires a thorough knowledge of both accounting principles and the GNWT's System for Accountability and Management (SAM).

The Specialist contributes to responses to requests from the Department of Finance, the GNWT Internal Audit Bureau and the Office of the Auditor General.

This position works within a legislative and policy framework and carries out its responsibilities in accordance with GNWT acts, regulations, policies and procedures that includes the Financial Administration Act, Financial Administration Manual, Contract Regulations, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, the Human Resource Manual and various GNWT policies.

• Responsible for accounts payable and receivable in accordance with government legislation, policy, directives and contract conditions.
• Prepares and processes financial documents ensuring accuracy and adherence to business processes, government policies and financial regulations.
• Reviews financial documents, ensuring that required and appropriate supporting documentation has been provided with requests, reviews accuracy of coding, and/or spending authority, and verifies that an appropriation has been established.
• Provides advice to financial staff and departmental program managers on administrative policies and procedures to avoid non-compliance with acts and regulations.
• Prepares, or provides guidance and assistance on financial requirements of contract administration including ensuring that all contracts meet government contract regulations, and accuracy of standard clauses.
• Consults with program managers to design and develop meaningful financial reports and updates and distributes these reports to the program managers for monthly review.

• A bachelor's degree in commerce or related discipline with a major in accounting and two (2) years related experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• A two (2) year business administration diploma or certificate with a major in accounting and four (4) years of related experience.

Inquiries Only:

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

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