Senior Analyst

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of Finance is seeking a highly motivated accounting professional with strong technical accounting skills to work collaboratively as a member of the team responsible for the financial accounting and reporting and financial management policies for the Saskatchewan Government, within the Financial Management Branch of the Provincial Comptroller’s Office.

The Provincial Comptroller's Office assists the Legislature and the Government in controlling and accounting for the receipt and disposition of public money. It develops and maintains the government-wide revenue and expense system and ensures effective financial management and accounting policies and procedures are in place. It also prepares and publishes financial accountability reports, including the Public Accounts, and ensures ministries maintain appropriate financial and management controls and are properly accounting for their revenues and expenses.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits; starting rates will be in accordance with levels MCP06 to MCP07 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This competition may also be used to staff future permanent or non-permanent opportunities.

Responsibilities

In this challenging position, you will work on a range of initiatives, which may include:

• Assessing the implications of new accounting standards;
• Preparing government-wide financial statements;
• Developing financial management policies and procedures; and
• Advising Treasury Board, Cabinet, government ministries and senior management on financial accounting and management issues.

Qualifications

Job Capabilities:

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

Our candidate of choice will be a Chartered Professional Accountant who demonstrates the following key abilities:

• Knowledge of and extensive experience with financial accounting and reporting standards;
• Ability to recognize and analyze financial accounting and management issues and their potential implications, conceptualize feasible alternatives, assess options and recommend appropriate solutions;
• Superior interpersonal skills characterized by effective verbal and written communication skills, including being tactful, innovative, persuasive and being committed to service excellence;
• Confident and comfortable working independently or as a contributing member of a team; and
• Capable of developing and monitoring work plans to successfully complete projects in an environment of changing priorities.

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level C)
• Critical Thinking (Level C)
• Digital Skills (Level C)
• Interacting with Others (Level C)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
• Managing Self (Level C)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• An enviable work/life balance in an environment that supports creativity, innovation and diversity

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.