Senior Finance Analyst-Time Costing & Analytics

Job title: Senior Finance Analyst-Time Costing & Analytics

Job description: Title: Senior Finance Analyst,Time Costing and Analytics

Location: Across Canada (Remote)

Employment status: Temporary full time (12 months)

Salary band: $47,912 – $69,872/year

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) – one of the most inspirational not-for-profit organizations on this planet and an awardee on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2022 – is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst-Time Costing & Analytics to join our Finance team.

We are guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. We help people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.

Starting with the hiring process, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, Time Billings/Costing or his/her designate, the incumbent will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing transactions and completing monthly reports relevant to the CRC’s payroll. They will ensure the accuracy of financial records for internal and external parties in accordance with CRC’s accounting principles, established policies and procedures, relevant legislation, government guidelines, local contract requirements and audit requirements.

In this role, you will:

Responsibility 1: Reconciliation and review

• Review the reconciliation of the payroll summary registers to the general ledger on a bi-weekly basis, ensuring that the general ledger captures all payroll expenses and liabilities.
• Review the completion of the payroll import on a bi-weekly basis for the CRC, ensuring that the expense for payroll is entered accurately into the general ledger.
• Ensure monthly general ledger clearing process occurs as per schedule and the general ledger is updated as required.
• Ensure data reconciliation within the applicable compensation program against external partners, including benefit providers, provincial tax authorities, and provincial worker’s compensation boards, to ensure accuracy.
• Reconcile and analyze specific balance sheet accounts, address any changes required and ensure timely correction.

Responsibility 2: Analysis and reporting

• Maintain Excel databases (data and entries) for reconciliation purposes and to meet reporting requests.
• Prepare bi-weekly, monthly, and yearly time billing analysis, reports, and dashboards for program staff and senior management.
• Collaborate regularly with payroll and program staff to confirm balances, investigate and rectify discrepancies, and provide ad hoc reporting.
• Provide statistical data and analyse this data in conjunction with the financial results associated with it to aid senior management in decision making.
• Complete payroll period end analysis reports to be distributed to department heads and finance in a timely manner.

What we are looking for:

• Completion of a university degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of job-related experience.
• General knowledge and understanding of accounting theory, techniques and policies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior management. Fluency in both official languages considered an asset.
• This position requires a satisfactory Canadian criminal record reference check.
• Experience with time tracking systems, billings, recoveries, and with AX Dynamics is an asset.
• Working towards, or completion of a chartered professional accounting designation is an asset.

Working conditions:

• The majority of the work is performed in an environment which is mostly clean and comfortable.
• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).
• Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be requested to participate in in-person activities.

This position is open until filled, however qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Qualified applicants who apply after the selection process has started, may be held for a second review if needed OR reviewed for alternative roles. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank you in advance.

If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please notify us as soon as possible. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

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Company: Canadian Red Cross

Expected salary: $47912 – 69872 per year

Location: Canada

Job date: Sat, 05 Nov 2022 03:42:10 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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