Apply your financial expertise in this integral role

Within the Ministry of Finance, the Corporate Services Division is responsible for providing corporate financial management, budgeting, and facilities management (CFFS), performance reporting and corporate priorities (PMCP), strategic human resource services (SHR), information management/technology services (IMB), and Division Operations (DOB). These services are provided to a pod of clients, including but not limited to the Ministry of Finance, Government House, Office of the Premier, Government Communications and Public Engagement, and Crown Agencies Secretariat.

The Senior Analyst, Accounting and Reporting, is tasked with providing expert advice and guidance to ministry officials and program areas regarding revenue and balance sheet accounting. This position functions as a revenue accounting/budgeting expert in an environment that supports multiple changing program areas and one that is subject to changing legislation and multiple government initiatives.

Job Requirements:

• A diploma or higher in accounting or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Two (2) or more years of relevant work experience in financial reporting or financial statement audit. Financial reporting work experience must include preparing full cycle accounting and reporting for both the balance sheet and income statement (e.g. preparing monthly financial reporting, quarterly reporting and FYE packages).
• Experience interpreting and applying Government’s Core Policy and Procedures Manual and/or accounting standards (PSAB, ASPE or IFRS).
• Experience analyzing financial data for variances, trends and errors.

• Preference may be given to applicants who have completed Core 1 and/or Core 2 of the CPA program.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Karin.McAvoy@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There are currently three (3) positions available. Two (2) permanent opportunities and one (1) temporary opportunity available until July 31, 2024, this temporary opportunity may become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.

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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.