Financial Analyst

Description:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Financial Administration Act.
• Knowledge of collective agreements, financial control systems and various funds to monitor budget and expenditures, identify and explain variances, and review and participate in developing improvements to financial planning/management and reporting procedures.
• Knowledge of research skills to research financial controls and budget forecasting methods to recommend improvements to existing methods and procedures.
• Organizational, analytical and project management skills to determine objectives and priorities, and plan, direct and coordinate various projects within established timeframes.
• Knowledge of computer applications software including Excel, Access, Word, database software and statistical modeling to analyze and manipulate statistical data; maintain databases; plan, manage and track financial contracts; and produce reports.
• Analytical skills to interpret and analyze financial and statistical data/information related to contracts and identify and resolve issues related to the accuracy and verification of data.
• Oral communication and interpersonal skills to deal with a range of stakeholders to present findings and reports; to provide information and advice on financial issues and their implications; resolve financial disputes and invoicing issues.
• Written communication skills to prepare narratives, financial reports, summaries, and correspondence.