Financial Analyst - Capital
Apply NowCompany: City of West Kelowna British Columbia
Location: West Kelowna, BC V1Z 4C6
Description:
FINANCIAL ANALYST - CAPITAL
West Kelowna is a thriving city that has a rural sophistication appeal and is a haven for outdoor recreation. Sun-soaked lakeshores, agricultural charm, and access to urban jobs and living have made West Kelowna the place to be. We maintain a deep connection with our agricultural roots, and we celebrate the one-of-a-kind character of our community.
What We Offer:
Improved vacation package, 3 weeks prorated in 1st year/4 weeks vacation at 2 years, competitive salaries, excellent benefits, numerous employee wellness incentives, an earned time off program and professional development opportunities. Build your future with a City who was proudly presented the 2023 BC Municipal Safety Association Organizational Safety Excellence Award for leadership, dedication, and diligence in creating a safer and healthier workplace.
Summarized Position Responsibilities:
This Financial Analyst - Capital position is responsible for fixed asset accounting and forecasting, and monitoring debt schedules, along with preparing reports for federal and/or provincial programs. This position will also perform other necessary financial reconciliations, internal audits, analytical reports, financial reports and assist with preparation of year-end financial statements and financial plan and other specialized functions, including ongoing monitoring of budget.
Our Ideal Candidate:
Competition No. 25-22E | Opens February 19, 2025 | Closes March 24, 2025
Full Time - Permanent | 35 hrs/wk | $51.77/hr
Benefits | Municipal Pension Plan | Earned Time Off Program | 4 weeks vac at 2 years
West Kelowna is a thriving city that has a rural sophistication appeal and is a haven for outdoor recreation. Sun-soaked lakeshores, agricultural charm, and access to urban jobs and living have made West Kelowna the place to be. We maintain a deep connection with our agricultural roots, and we celebrate the one-of-a-kind character of our community.
What We Offer:
Improved vacation package, 3 weeks prorated in 1st year/4 weeks vacation at 2 years, competitive salaries, excellent benefits, numerous employee wellness incentives, an earned time off program and professional development opportunities. Build your future with a City who was proudly presented the 2023 BC Municipal Safety Association Organizational Safety Excellence Award for leadership, dedication, and diligence in creating a safer and healthier workplace.
Summarized Position Responsibilities:
This Financial Analyst - Capital position is responsible for fixed asset accounting and forecasting, and monitoring debt schedules, along with preparing reports for federal and/or provincial programs. This position will also perform other necessary financial reconciliations, internal audits, analytical reports, financial reports and assist with preparation of year-end financial statements and financial plan and other specialized functions, including ongoing monitoring of budget.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Undergraduate Degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA designation
- A minimum of 5 years municipal experience, minimum of 2 years working experience in a leadership capacity
- Experience with Vadim or similar enterprise software is essential
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Police Information Check
- Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint
- Ability to interpret regulations, by-laws, contracts and procedures of a diverse nature
- Knowledge of PSAB, Community Charter, Financial Information Act, and Local Government Act
- Considerable knowledge of the accounting principles, practices, rules, regulations, and procedures governing municipal tangible capital asset valuation and amortization, including asset retirement obligations
- Ability to analyze and interpret various accounting and purchasing information and data, and to determine the impact on tangible capital asset valuation and related matters
- Knowledge of a wide range of accounting functions and fund accounting policies, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- The ability to compose and type both routine and complex correspondence
- The ability to exercise courtesy, tact and diplomacy in the exchange of information with employees and other contacts
- Sustained high attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
Competition No. 25-22E | Opens February 19, 2025 | Closes March 24, 2025
Full Time - Permanent | 35 hrs/wk | $51.77/hr
Benefits | Municipal Pension Plan | Earned Time Off Program | 4 weeks vac at 2 years