Finance Planning & Analysis Analyst H/F

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Director: Danielle Laplante

Qualifications:

A Bachelor of Commerce degree in an appropriate specialty, notably Accounting. Hold. or working towards a CPA designation, and two (2) to four (4) years of experience in the field of accounting or finance.

Other Requirements:

Proficiency in English and French, both oral and written;

Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills;

Mastery of accounting software;

Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook software

Good interpersonal skills.

Experience in the education sector – an asset

Knowledge of GRICS products – an asset

Knowledge of Canadian public sector accounting standards - an asset

Nature of the work:

The analyst assesses the needs related to one or more fields of activity of the school board, collects information from users and identifies potential sources of difficulties; he or she designs, develops, and recommends solutions to resolve the difficulties identified. The analyst designs, analyzes, evaluates and applies professional techniques relating to accounting, financial and statistical operations.

Daily Tasks/Dossiers:

Participates in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

Performs analysis of revenue and expense items and balance sheet accounts

Responsible for updating the chart of accounts and submitting monthly and quarterly financial statements to the Quebec Ministry of Education

Participates in the preparation of initial and revised budgets (monthly)

Monitors the budget and results

Performs various analyses to meet the department's information needs, prepares specific documents and reports

Participates in the development and application of standards and procedures related to their sector and ensures compliance

Prepares and supervises accounting entries, verifies the compliance of accounting operations

Responsible for bank reconciliations

Collaborates in the development and monitoring of links between various financial systems

Acts as an advisor to the administrative staff of the institutions

Leads projects of implementing modules into the accounting system (e.g., LaProcure-Dofin)

Performs all other related tasks assigned by his or her immediate supervisor