Finance Officer and Analyst (6-months Term)

Date Posted: 04/04/2024
Req ID: 36781
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed.
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00040803

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is globally recognized for developing and advancing knowledge about the interactions of physical activity and health through outstanding undergraduate and graduate education programs, cutting-edge research and the delivery of sport, recreation and high performance athletic opportunities for students, staff, faculty and community members across the three campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity. kpe.utoronto.ca

Your opportunity:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Finance, the position is responsible forthe processing of business-related transactions for a defined group of Faculty accounts. The incumbent will be required to provide advice to the managers of these accounts on matters pertaining to procurement and to assist them with any budget issues relating to their accounts.
The incumbent will also act as backup to the other Finance Officers in the finance group for general processing duties, and to the Director of Finance for analytical tasks.
This positions is also responsible for assisting the Finance team with projects, as required.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Verifying the accuracy and completeness of information
• Applying the University Guide to Financial Management and other applicable policies, agency and regulatory requirements
• Applying the generally accepted accounting principles to all financial tasks
• Keeping well-informed on changes to policies, procedures, collective agreements, and applicable legislated requirements
• Generating standard financial reports; preparing budget variance reports; collecting audit information
• Providing advice and data to support the development of business cases and analytics for departmental initiatives
• Monitoring department budget to ensure expenditures remain within budgeted allocations

Essential Qualifications:

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) preferably in accounting/finance or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years' experience within a University or higher education environment
• Minimum two years’ experience entering data into Financial Information System
• Minimum two years’ experience using Administrative Management Systems (AMS)
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to adapt rapidly from one function to another while maintaining efficiency and accuracy, especially under pressure.
• Strong aptitude with numbers, analysis and data manipulation and report preparation
• Keen curiosity and drive to investigate issues and find solutions to areas of question
• Superior data management, manipulation, reporting and attention to detail skillset
• Ability to process, observe and make suggestions to help implement best practices
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel and Access

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Decisive
• Organized
• Proactive
• Problem solver
• Tactful

Closing Date: 04/12/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time * Note - This is a 6-months term position from May 1, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 10 -- $69,455 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $88,819. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit
Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.