• Job Description

  Req#: req13259

  Financial Officer

  Primary Purpose: To provide financial reporting and administrative support to the GIWS management team and membership, through review and analysis of financial data and transactional processing.

  Nature of Work: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Financial Officer is required to understand and apply university policies and guidelines, as well as external funding agreement requirements. The primary purpose of this position is to provide support in all areas of financial and administrative matters. This position carries out a wide range of responsibilities, from assisting with hands-on transactional processing, to financial statement and budget management, and working collaboratively with key stakeholders across the UofS, including working closely with ConnectionPoint. Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and the need for concentration over sustained periods of time are required. The Officer manages multiple responsibilities with frequent changes and shifting priorities. With multiple tasks and stakeholders, the ability to manage conflicting needs is essential. The appointee will be based full time in Saskatoon, interact closely with Institute faculty and support staff.

  Accountabilities:

  • Preparing monthly fund reconciliations;
  • Setting up and managing fee for service operations;
  • Assist with the processing of purchase orders, cheques and service income requisitions, accounts receivable invoices, and payment receipts, as well as travel expense claims;
  • Assist with processing of payroll related documents;
  • Ensure that program budgets and funds are administered in accordance with University policies and funder guidelines;
  • Ensure the business processes are effective and consistent with University policies;
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure that budgets are managed appropriately; and
  • Other general administrative duties, as required, to support general administrative functions in the office.

  Qualifications

  Education: A relevant university degree is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

  Experience: At least 3 to 5 years of directly related experience in a post-secondary or equivalently complex environment would be an asset. Experience preparing financial reports using conventional reporting tools and advanced Excel functions is necessary. Knowledge of university core financial, human resource (Unifi and About-US), federal Tri-Agency programs and high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite would be a valuable asset.

  Skills: Strong accounting skills; demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to collaborate with a wide range of people, and to interpret and communicate financial information and systems to a non-financial audience; proficiency in the use of advanced spreadsheet applications/functions and database applications; ability to multi-task; effective research, analysis, writing and communication skills. The demonstrated ability to support senior level administrators and to work effectively with confidential and sensitive information is essential. The ability to working independently, collaboratively or as part of a group. The successful candidate will have a desire and willingness to keep abreast of changing processes, procedures and technologies.

  Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Michelle Martel-Andre at michelle.martel-andre@usask.ca.

  Department: Global Institute for Water Security
  Status: Term to August 31, 2028
  Employment Group: ASPA
  Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
  Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $67,681.00 - 105,753.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
  Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
  Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
  Posted Date: 12/2/2024
  Closing Date: 1/6/2025 at 6:00 pm CST
  Number of Openings: 1
  Work Location: On Campus
  

  The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php

  Criminal Record Check: Yes
  Driver's License and Abstract Check: Yes
  Education/Credential Verification: Yes
  Vulnerable Sector Check: Yes

  The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.
  

• About the company

  The University of Saskatchewan is a Canadian public research university, founded on March 19, 1907, and located on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

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