Financial Analyst, Internal Controls - Halifax, Canada - IWK Health Centre

IWK Health Centre
IWK Health Centre
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Halifax, Canada

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Company :

IWK Health**:

Req ID:173726


Department/Program:
Internal Controls, Financial Services


Location:
Halifax


Type of Employment:
Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)


Start Date:
February 2024


Union Status:
Non-union, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit


Compensation:
$32.0124**:

- **$ /hour

Closing Date:
February 01, 2024 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)


IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region.

We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other's talent and celebrate our successes.

We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs.

We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.


The Opportunity:

Under the direction of the Team Lead, Internal Controls, the Financial Analyst plays a key role in ensuring the compliance and effectiveness of IWK financial policy and will work to identify policy gaps, complete testing of internal controls and make recommendations to resolve deficiencies


This role will include:

  • Executing and monitoring Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) plan
  • Using Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program along with other information sources to ensure financial risks are identified, assessed and mitigated
  • Communicate and coordinate with both internal and external auditors
  • Complete ongoing monitoring of existing internal controls over financial reporting
  • Process documentation of internal controls and business processes and implementation / effectiveness testing
  • Execution of process and control testing plans, including sample testing and identification and root cause analysis of deficiencies and gaps
  • Monitoring of certain legislative compliance activities, including Executive Travel and Hospitality reporting, certificate compliance reporting and other compliance activities.

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday; 75 hours bi-weekly


Your Qualifications:


  • Undergraduate degree in Business Administration / Commerce required.
  • Minimum three (3) to five (5) years' experience in financial administration.
  • Experience in a healthcare/clinical setting is considered an asset.
  • Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA) considered an asset.
  • An equivalent combination of education, certification and related experience may be considered.
  • Experience in internal controls considered an asset
  • Excellent communication, problem solving and decisionmaking skills
  • Indepth understanding and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
  • Knowledge of financial accounting and computing (such as SAP) system required.
  • A commitment to focusing on a culture that provides customer service above and beyond what is expected.
  • Knowledge of financial accounting, SAP ERP experience considered an asset
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing.

If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation.

Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.


An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

Additionally, as per Nova Scotia's COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status.

Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre's obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis

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