District Finance and Administration Officer

Job Responsibility:

District Finance and Administration Officer

FI2 Financial Officer 2

Term/full-time

Department of Consumer Protection and Government Services

Operations, District 2, Asset Management

Selkirk MB

Advertisement Number: 42976

Salary(s): FI2 $58,063.00 - $71,378.00 per year

Closing Date: June 17, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Qualifications: Essential:

• Post-secondary education in a recognized accounting program or an accredited designation and/or suitable combinations of accounting/financial education and experience.
• Experience with financial management including reporting, tracking and monitoring budgets, and preparing cash flows.
• Supervisory experience with the ability to train, coach, and mentor staff.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to analyze, problem solve and make sound recommendations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Experience with SAP, or any equivalent computerized financial management software.
• Ability to maintain confidential information with diplomacy and tact.

Duties: The District Finance and Administration Officer is responsible for managing the day-to-day administrative requirements of the District, as a significant and integral portion of the Operations Branch and Asset Management Division. This includes co-ordination of staffing and related HR activities, management of education and training budget, and tracking District expenditures. Working in close liaison with the District Property Manager, District Technical management and financial staff, the incumbent plays a significant role in the annual estimates submissions, as well as performance measurement process throughout the implementation period. This is a senior administrative position that requires leadership and the flexibility to work within a constantly changing environment.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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