Financial / Grants Officer (Term) - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

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Date Posted:10/31/2023


Req ID: 34698


Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:
Munk Sch Global Affairs & Public Policy


Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)


Position Number:


Description:


About us:


The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world.

The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty.

The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration.

At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.


The Munk School is an Extra-Departmental Unit within the Faculty of Arts & Science that proudly offers 14 teaching programs in a variety of areas of global and policy expertise.

It is home to exceptional faculty, experts and researchers from around the globe, and more than 40 academic centres, labs and initiatives.

The goal is to build a unique, world-renowned research, teaching and public impact and engagement hub that shapes the contemporary fields of global affairs and public policy.

The School unifies those who are passionate about global affairs and public policy to research, discuss and address the problems of a fast-changing world.


Your opportunity:


Under the general direction of the Manager, Administration and Finance and working as a part of the Finance Team, the Financial Officer provides financial support to various programs within the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.

This is a grant based term postion with an end date on March 31, 2025, with possibilities of renewal.


Your responsibilities will include:


  • Forecasting, planning and monitoring multiple complex budgets
  • Monitoring department budget to ensure expenditures remain within budgeted allocations
  • Reconciling accounts
  • Preparing financial summary reports
  • Ensuring research sponsor deadlines are met
  • Monitoring, recording, reconciling and/or reporting on funding accounts for research agreements
  • Verifying the accuracy and completeness of information

Essential Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
  • Minimum three years recent and relevant financial/accounting experience in an educational/public sector with experience monitoring budget/grants, managing various accounts, and processing payroll.
  • Experience interpreting and adhering with granting agencies' funding guidelines and policies
  • Experience in aspects of accounting including payroll, account reconciliation, and preparation of financial statements
  • Demonstrated experience completing financial forecasting analysis
  • Experience monitoring, reconciling and reporting funding accounts for grants
  • Experience with all aspects of the Financial Information System (FIS) modules of AMS
  • Experience preparing financial reports
  • Experience supporting purchasing activities
  • A broad knowledge of the University's financial guidelines and procedures and accounting/procurement practices
  • Highlydeveloped computer skills including advanced proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint), in particular FIS and Logistics modules
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Strong ability to work under pressure, meet multiple deadlines, and cope with a variety of tasks
  • Accuracy with figures and detailed oriented
  • Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

To be successful in this role you will be:

  • Accountable
  • Decisive
  • Meticulous
  • Organized
  • Procedural
  • Team player

Closing Date: 11/09/2023, 11:59PM ET


Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Grant - Term


Schedule:
Full-Time


Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:


Job Category:
Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit


Recruiter:
Ann Yang

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