Financial Assistant (Financial Management Branch)

• You have knowledge of financial analysis methods and techniques.
• You have knowledge of financial and accounting practices, policies and systems to assist in forecasting expenditures, process payment requests and explain accounting procedure and transactions to clients.
• You can provide financial processing, monitoring, analysis and reconciliation services.

• You can use financial databases spreadsheet software, as well as financial reporting systems to support financial analysis, reconciliation and payments activities.

• You can review financial data, identify discrepancies, reconcile financial reports and ensure accuracy of payment calculations.
• You can calculate and review mathematically complex documents.

• You can address competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• You can liaise with various contacts to clarify financial data, and explain accounting procedures and transactions.
• You can prepare correspondence and financial reports and assist in the preparation of financial procedure documentation.

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

• 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 5700 Yonge Street, Toronto, Toronto Region

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

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• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

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