The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.  Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

The Financial Reporting Analyst supports the NTHSSA mandate through the regular provision of detailed financial analysis, planning and reporting aimed at ensuring appropriate use of limited resources and enhancing system understanding. The Financial Reporting Analyst regularly makes recommendations to senior management on the financial implications of policy and program decisions. Detailed analysis and reporting conducted by the Financial Reporting Analyst will support all reporting requirements of the Authority. Examples of the detailed analysis and reporting regularly required include monthly variance reports, quarterly variance analysis, budget preparation, review and feedback, annual reports, minister briefing and speaking notes, information items and decision papers for consideration by the FMB.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of auditing concepts and internal control in order to assess compliance with governing authorities.  
• Knowledge of financial planning and budgetary development concepts. 
• Knowledge of database management. 
• Knowledge in the use of microcomputer and software applications such as Excel, MS Word, and computerized accounting systems.
• Demonstrate effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills to
  effectively deliver presentations and instructional training.
• Demonstrate effective organizational and time management skills, including the ability to
  plan, coordinate, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective and appropriate presentations and training.
• Ability to work with people in an effective, tactful manner.
• Ability to prepare and run system generated reports.
• Ability to interpret, analyze and prepare financial statements and reports.
• Ability to interpret and assess financial policy documents.
• Ability to design and develop financial procedures.

Typically attained by:

Completion of a University Degree (Commerce, Finance or Economics) combined with two years directly related experience and/or 4th level of a recognized professional accounting program (e.g., CGA, CMA) combined with two years directly related experience.

Directly Related Experience:

• Preparing or contributing to financial monitoring reports, variance analyses, or expenditure forecasts within a government, health, or public sector environment.
• Supporting the preparation of business cases, funding submissions, decision papers, or briefing materials for senior management or central agencies.
• Conducting budget preparation, reconciliation, or analysis activities, including tracking actuals against approved budgets and identifying cost drivers.
• Preparing cost projection models.
• Applying financial legislation, regulations, or policy frameworks ¿ such as the Financial Administration Act, GAAP, or Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) to assess program or operational impacts.
• Providing financial advice or analytical support to program managers, including interpreting financial data, and recommending corrective actions.
• Working with computerized financial management systems and advanced spreadsheet tools to generate and analyze financial reports.
• Contributing to the development or maintenance of financial procedures, chart of accounts, or internal controls within a finance function.

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

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