Title: Financial Analyst, Atlantic Area
Reports to: Finance and Administration Manager, Atlantic Area
Department: Finance and Administration

General:

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing Financial Planning, Analysis and Commentary support on a scheduled and ad-hoc basis for the Atlantic Area. The Financial Analyst is responsible for the administration of the financial systems and controls for the Nova Scotia Region.

Responsibilities:

• Review month end actuals, year-end actuals, latest estimates financial plans and budgets and produce appropriate commentary and analysis.
• Assist the Regional Directors and Development Director in providing information for better decision-making and achievement of the Association goals and objectives.
• Provide financial analysis and support in the planning process as directed by the Finance Manager.
• Maintain financial policies and controls for the Nova Scotia Region.
• Prepare perpetual inventory reports.
• Monitor compliance to established policies and procedures as well as the safeguarding assets of association.
• Responsible for ensuring that monthly financial statements and reports for the Nova Scotia Diabetes Supply Centres are produced on an accurate basis and ensuring all month end procedures are performed.  
• Prepare and submit general journal entries and financial reconciliations.
• Act as a first point of contact for Atlantic Area system users and national IT Department.
• Administer information system policies and controls for Office users.
• Conduct routine entry-level network services inclusive of daily backup, workstation software upgrades as part of Information System initiated projects. 
• Additional duties as required ensuring the effective operation of the CDA financial function.

Skills Required:

• 2-3 years financial statement preparation and analysis experience, preferably within a multi-level organization
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of financial expertise
• Strong computer skills using a number of accounting and financial planning software packages
• Microsoft Office experience
• Ability to work within a "hands on" accounting environment
• Well organized
• Ability to take the initiative to identify financial issues, recommend and implement solutions
• Able to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Able to handle high volumes and multiple priorities in a professional, courteous manner while meeting strict deadlines

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree, candidates pursuing CMA/CGA Professional Accounting Designation (CGA/CMA) are preferred.

Interested candidates should apply by May 16, 2008 to:

Sonya Harris- Manager, Finance & Administration Atlantic Area - Canadian Diabetes Association
137 Chain Lake Drive - Suite 101
Halifax, NS, B3S 1B3
Fax: 902-454-8769 or e-mail resume to: sonya.harris@diabetes.ca

Please quote competition number FA0508-CB in your resume.

We regret that only those applicants chosen for interview will be contacted.