Financial Services Officer 3

Job title: Financial Services Officer 3

Company: Nova Scotia

Job description: Competition # : 30825

Department: Agriculture

Location: BIBLE HILL

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU – NSPG

Closing Date: ​6/3/2021​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Agriculture, our vision is to create a Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused and profitable. We work to support the development of competitive, sustainable and profitable agriculture, fisheries and agri-business industries that contribute to the economic, environmental and social prosperity of Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board and the Nova Scotia Fisheries & Aquaculture Loan Board play a critical role in the development and sustainment of these key resources in the province.

Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board novascotia.ca/farmloan

Nova Scotia Fisheries & Aquaculture Loan Board fishloan.novascotia.ca

About Our Opportunity

As the Financial Services Officer, you will work in the lending division of the Department of Agriculture. You will be responsible for supporting the operations of the Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board and Nova Scotia Fisheries & Aquaculture Loan Board. You will be responsible for maintaining the loans management system and developing tools that provide accurate and comprehensive information to board staff and directors, overseeing all accounting and financial functions and processes including internal controls, and providing input for board meetings. You will initiate, develop and conduct detailed analysis of the loan portfolio. You will act as the main point of contact and support for staff and directors with respect to the loans management system. You will be responsible for liaising with loan officers, loan administrators, risk, management, and with other divisions in the Department of Agriculture.

Primary Accountabilities

You will maintain and compile detailed accounting procedures ensuring compliance with Public Sector Accounting Standards. You will also ensure all board activities align with The Agriculture and Rural Credit Act, The Fisheries & Coastal Resources Act, Forestry Act, and The Provincial Finance Act and all applicable regulations. You will support the day-to-day activities of the boards by amortizing loans, calculating payment schedules and payout requests, processing funds disbursements, and supporting month end, and year end audit processes.

As the Financial Services Officer, you will report to the Manager, Finance.

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have 3 years of post-secondary professional accounting training plus 6 years of related experience in a lending environment; an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

You demonstrate strong research, analytical, organizational and project management skills as well as experience with a high level of competency in data evolution and interpretation. You have a proven ability to design and produce financial reports and / or presentations tailored to meet the needs and preferences of an independent board of directors.

You have knowledge of basic finance concepts as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office. You possess exceptional communication (written and verbal) and comprehension skills with the ability to work well in teams and under your own initiative. You have supervisory experience in a busy office environment.

While not required, it is considered an asset if you have knowledge of the Corporate Financial Management System (SAP), experience working with lending software, and financial audit experience.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Mentorship through iNSpire; a new formal, interdepartmental mentorship program that connects employees so they can gain knowledge and experience to support their career development.
• Countless Career Paths for Nova Scotians.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: TE 24

Salary Range: $2,222.35 – $2,617.48 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

Expected salary: $2222.35 – 2617.48 per month

Location: Bible Hill, NS

Job date: Sat, 29 May 2021 03:46:44 GMT