Job Description
The Municipality of Port Hope, Finance Department, is currently seeking a Full Time Permanent Financial Analystto join their team.
About Us
The Municipality of Port Hope is a remarkably picturesque community located on the shore of Lake Ontario and nestled in the Northumberland Hills, approximately 100 Km east of Toronto. With a population of 16,500, the Municipality is an active, vibrant, healthy, and caring community, offering a wonderful blend of rural and urban lifestyles and magnificent historic architecture. Learn more about us at www.porthope.ca
Benefits and Perks
· Employer paid Group Health, Dental and Life Insurance after three months of employment
· OMERS Pension Plan from the date of hire
· Professional Development and Skill Based Training Opportunities
· Work-life Balance Initiatives
· Wellness, Social and Staff Ambassador Committees
· Employee and Family Assistance Plan
· Perks and Savings Partnerships
About The Position
The Financial Analyst is responsible for the administration, review, reconciliation and analysis of the key functional areas including capital assets, development charges, reserves and reserve funds, grants, investments and debt.
Compensation
$61,798.47 - $72,760.03 per annum
Key Qualifications
· University Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field. Completion or enrollment in Chartered Professional Accountant designation program would be an asset.
· Three (3) to five (5) years of experience, including: Balance Sheet reconciliations, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Audit, fixed asset accounting.
· Knowledge in the Public Sector Accounting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
· Intermediate computer skills including Accounting/Financial software, reporting software, Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint; Great Plains financial software, FMW Budgeting Software and Citywide Asset Management software would be an asset.
· Valid and Satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matter Check.
Responsibilities
Capital Assets
· Responsible for Municipal capital asset accounting, including and not limited to capitalization, amortization, funding, financing, disposals, works-in-process and betterments in accordance with the Public Sector Accounting Standards.
· Provide support for Municipal Asset Management Planning.
· Implement and monitor a system of policies, procedures and controls for the recording of tangible capital assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards and relevant legislation.
· Complete all relevant analysis related to capital assets for tracking, planning and reporting purposes.
· Ensure all relevant files and schedules are prepared and completed for year-end and audit cycle, including alignment between Citywide and GL.
· Review Council and Committee reports to track and review capital impacts.
· Assist with the annual capital budgets and review of capital budget submissions; inclusive of amortization expense projections; ensure alignment with Municipal plans, policies and procedures.
Development Charges
· Responsible for accounting for the collection and utilization of Municipal Development Charges; associated reporting in accordance with Provincial legislation; obligatory reserve fund accounting for Development Charges and associated financing; account for developer agreements; as well as Municipal administration of County Development Charges.
· Prepare and maintain development charges schedules.
Reserve and Reserve Funding
· Responsible for accounting for Municipal Reserves and Reserve Funds.
· Ensure accuracy of accounting and budgeting for funding and utilization; associated reporting in accordance with Provincial legislation.
· Assist with the development of the Reserve/Reserve Fund Policy and ensure adherence to the policy and related framework.
Grants
· Coordinate Municipal requests for grant funding.
· Provide financial review of grant applications, agreements and reporting.
· Manage the annual formula-based grants administration.
· Ensure accuracy of accounting and budgeting for grants, including accruals, deferrals and obligatory reserve fund accounting.
Investments & Debt
· Prepare and maintain investment schedules.
· Provide support with debt applications and debt forecasting.
Other
· Perform account reconciliations and analysis of general ledger accounts as they relate to capital, debentures, grants, development charges and investment income.
· Prepare journal entries for month-end and year-end and perform other duties.
· Provide assistance with the annual financial year-end close process and audit.
· Prepare related Provincial Financial Information Return (FIR) Schedules.
· Provide assistance in preparation of reports and/or presentations for Finance Committee and Council.
· Provide support for development and monitoring of financial plans.
· Provide other assistance to Finance team as required.
· Support continuous improvement, including recommending updates to policy and procedures to incorporate lean processes with adequate controls.
· Adhere to high standards of ethical behaviour and demonstrate his/her understanding that his/her personal actions impact the public’s perception of the Municipality.
· Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Financial Planning or designate.
· Assist in creation, documentation and monitoring of financial controls, policies and procedures.
Submit an Application
Please submit your cover letter and resumeon or before Sunday August 6, 2023 via: Online at www.porthope.ca/careers
Recruitment Process
Applications will be reviewed, and interviews may be scheduled prior to the job posting closing date. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. The Municipality of Port Hope is an equal opportunity Employer. Work accommodations are available, upon request, in the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $61,798.47-$72,760.03 per year
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-08-06
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