Financial Systems Analyst - Toronto, Canada - City of Toronto

City of Toronto

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3 weeks ago

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Description

Job ID: 44696

Job Category:
Finance, Accounting & Purchasing

Division & Section:
Housing Secretariat, Finance & Business Services

Work Location:
Metro Hall, 55 John Street

Job Type & Duration:
Full-time, Temporary (12 months) vacancy

Salary:
$78,234 - $98,571 annually

Shift Information:
Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation:
Non-Union

Number of Positions Open: 1

Posting Period: 9-Feb-2024 to 26-Feb-2024

The Financial Systems Analyst will have an understanding of financial analysis and reporting to review and process various financial documents submitted by non-profit housing providers in accordance with pre-established standards and routines.

Your primary responsibilities as a Financial Systems Analyst will be varied.

Working as part of a team reporting to a Senior Financial Analyst, you will:

Performs research and prepares community housing operating budget and variance report
Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations on financial matters to Housing Stability Services Unit staff and management
Review financial documents submitted by nonprofit housing providers for completeness and accuracy
Process and review subsidy requests submitted by nonprofit housing providers with reference to established guidelines and review procedures
Process and review payments to ensure alignment with service agreements and approved Council reports
Reviews payments request from agencies to determine accuracy, availability of funds and compliance with funding agreement and City's policy and procedures
Maintains and update lifetodate files for grants to report on availability of funds
Participate in reviews of housing provider operations including onsite reviews Draft communications to nonprofit housing providers regarding financial and program compliance matters
Assist with the review of housing provider operations and compliance with the Housing Services Act (HSA), Rent GearedtoIncome (RGI) Service Agreement, City Guidelines and other contractual obligations with the City
Assist with the review of development and maintenance requests that propose changes to the information technology systems used to manage the business relationship with

- service providers

Assist with the development of reports and analytical tools to monitor service

- provider compliance with legislated and contractual obligations

Liaises with the Unit, external contacts and board of directors and auditors.
Reviews audited financial statements together with auditors' reports/related financial reporting documents for completeness, compliance and accuracy of accounting information
Attends meetings to provide and clarify financial information and resolve issues

Key Qualifications:

A degree in accounting, financial management or business administration or equivalent. Possession of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.
Considerable experience in the preparation of budgets, forecast, complex financial statements and analysis.
Considerable experience in accounting and computerbased accounting systems.
Experience conducting financial and/or program compliance audits independently.
Ability to work independently in a demanding, fast paced, constantly changing environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
General understanding of the principles and practices employed in the effective financial analysis of business and government operations.
General understanding of financial reporting and financial statements including non

- profit reporting requirements.

Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.

Learn more about the City's commitment to employment equity.

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