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FINANCIAL POLICY

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this function is to develop, interpret, and implement financial policies and practices. 

Typical activities include:

Financial Policy Development

  • Identify need for policy/practice in order to satisfy the requirements of the Financial Administration Act and establish specific internal control requirements, while optimizing business processes.

  • Research corporate government policy/practices, legislative and regulatory requirements.

  • Develop and write the policy/practices.

Financial Policy Advice/Interpretation

  • Interpret department or government policy and provide advice to clients and stakeholders concerning the applicability.

Implementation

  • Provide presentations/training to department staff concerning new or existing policy.

  • Disseminate the policy/practices throughout department (update manuals or provide electronically).

 

POSITIONS

Senior Manager Heads up a large branch.
Manager Heads up a smaller branch or unit.
Finance Level
1 - 4
Interprets and develops complex policies/practices, may provide supervision and guidance to more junior staff; interprets and develops basic policies/practices.
Budget Officer
1 - 3
Interprets and develops basic policies/practices.

 

CLIENTS/STAKEHOLDERS

Internal Stakeholders:

  • Department Program (Line) - Administrative Staff through Managers
  • Deputy Minister
  • Executive Committee Members

External Stakeholders:

  • Vendors - may require explanation of government payment policy or interest payment policy.

 

EXPERTISE REQUIRED

  • Extensive understanding of government legislation, regulations, accounting policies/practices, generally accepted accounting principles, Public Sector Accounting Recommendations, and internal controls.
  • Strong research, analytical and written communication skills.

 


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