financial analyst Guelph
Job description
JUNIOR FINANCIAL ANALYSTS - INTERN *Student/New Grad Opportunity*
The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) employs approximately 4,000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 65 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington and the City of Guelph. The UGDSB covers the ancestral and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Six Nations of the Grand River, and Saugeen Ojibway Nation.
The UGDSB is committed to disrupting systemic racism and oppression in all of its forms. We are committed to building a diverse staff that is reflective of and adds value to the community and students we serve. We actively encourage applications from members of groups who have historically and/or currently experience marginalization and/or barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:
- First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and all other Indigenous people
- Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
- Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
- Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities
At UGDSB, we recognize that many of the identities listed above do not exist in a single form and are often intersecting with multiple identities, which can be complex and create unique experiences for applicants. We value the contributions that each person brings, and are committed to creating and maintaining an environment where everyone can participate fully, thrive, and reach their full potential.
The Upper Grand District School Board is seeking a mature student or new graduate of a Finance program for the position of Intern- Finance. Reporting directly to the Finance Managers, this role will be responsible for assisting the Finance department with a variety of duties that support the critical functions of Finance. During your time at the UGDSB you will gain exposure to a wide range of Finance projects in a supportive and collaborative environment.
This is a temporary position (35 hours per week)
LOCATION: Guelph Board Office - 500 Victoria Road N, Guelph, ON
RATE OF PAY: $18.50/hour
TERM: June – August 31, 2023 (with the possibility of extension)
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Prepares customized financial reports of the Board’s financial activities for various internal and external users including Schools, Management, Senior Administration, Ministry of Education, etc.
- Performs regular review and analysis of financial data, identifying trends and explaining variances
- Supports School Generated Funds accounting and reporting, and provides leadership in any software or procedural changes for school generated funds accounting
- Delivers presentations to communicate finance concepts and finance department policies and procedures
- Provides guidance and training to non-finance system leaders and admin staff related to financial issues and questions
- Manages assigned balance sheet accounts by investigating any discrepancies, preparing necessary adjusting journal entries and maintaining monthly reconciliations
- Reviews financial transactions to ensure compliance with Board policies, plans and procedures, laws and regulations
- Provides support to the Finance Department by being versatile and adaptable to multiple tasks, deadlines and competing priorities
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Eligible to work for the Summer Term (June to August 2023)
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Business Administration or Finance related program
- Approximately 1 year of work experience in similar role, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Thorough understanding and skills in the use of financial information systems, report writing and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to provide presentations to larger groups
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet timelines
- Excellent attention to detail and excellent analytical, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates are invited to email their cover letter and resume in PDF format to other.jobs @ugdsb.on.ca, specifying ‘Job Code 23OTH04’ in the subject line, no later than 4:00 p.m. EST on Friday, June 16th, 2023. Please include with your resume a list of professional references and relevant supporting educational and/or training documentation.
Successful external candidates will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Screening, prior to the commencement of employment. Please note that the CRC must be dated within 6 months of the date of acceptance of employment.
Accommodations are available during all phases of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance to the Manager of Wellness and Employee Health.
While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Upper Grand District School Board, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
…Equal Opportunity Employer…
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Internship / Co-op
Salary: $18.50 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Guelph, ON N1E 6K2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Guelph, ON N1E 6K2
Application deadline: 2023-06-16
About Upper Grand District School Board
CEO: Martha C. Rogers
Revenue: $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Unknown
Website: www.ugdsb.on.ca
Year Founded: 1998
