Government JobsHOME / JOBS / HEALTH CARE JOBS / (#100421) ACCOUNTING SERVICES MANAGER TEMPORARY FULL-TIME EXCLUDED POSITION   Department: Health Location:Charlottetown Beginning Immediately for approximately 2 years with possibility of extension Open to the Public This is a specialized technical and management position providing leadership in the development and management of the Accounting services for the Department of Health. The position is responsible to ensure effective financial controls, policies and procedures are in place which are consistent with generally accepted accounting principles and in line with Department of Health business processes. This position reports to the Comptroller of the Department of Health, and is responsible for the supervision of General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff. Duties will include: - providing accounting services to the Department of Health, including the preparation of monthly financial statements and other appropriate schedules and reconciliations as required; - ensuring the complete and accurate posting of all necessary entries to the general ledger on a timely basis; - advising the Comptroller and Director of Finance of any irregularities in the monthly financial operations of the Department; - providing advice to Senior Management on financial matters; - supervising the financial accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable staff and providing assistance to them in their accounting modules; - ensuring that all staff adhere to generally accepted accounting principles and financial procedures and policies of the Department of Health; - developing timely financial reports for various Divisions and to help them investigate significant variances from budget allocations; - ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place and are adhered to in the overall financial management of the Department of Health; - coordinating and participating in the preparation of the annual year-end financial statements and appropriate working papers, and acting as a liaison with external financial auditors and assisting them when required; - developing team performance through the clarification of team roles and responsibilities, facilitating information exchange meetings and resolving staff conflicts for staff in multiple locations throughout the province; - completing PST/GST/HST returns and dealing with Canada Revenue Agency in any accounting related matters; - coordinating the development, implementation and updating of Oracle operating manuals; - chairing and/or participating on committee meetings as required; - other related duties as required. HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday / Days Qualifications: Applicants must have a university degree in Business Administration or Commerce, along with a professional accounting designation. This position requires an individual with a strong accounting background and excellent computer skills supplemented by several years experience in both areas. The successful applicant must also demonstrate excellent organizational skills and be able to respond to a wide variety of tasks and demands within a complex organizational structure, quite often within limited time frames. The successful applicant must be able to work with a high level of independence and have a high level of oral and written communication skills, as well as strong team building and collaboration skills. Experience in the Health Care field and a thorough working knowledge of Oracle Financials are definite assets. Successful applicant must provide a satisfactory criminal record check prior to beginning employment. APPLICANTS ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLETE THE FULL LENGTH OF THIS ASSIGNMENT UNLESS APPLYING FOR A PERMANENT POSITION. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
How to Apply for this Position You can apply online for this job by clicking on the link below. If you've already registered for JobsPEI, you will be able to send in your application with one click. We recommend that you go to JobsPEI and confirm that your information is current and accurate. If you haven't registered, you'll be given the opportunity to do so, and should set aside 20-30 minutes to enter your employment, education and other information (the information you enter will be saved and can be used later to apply for other positions). If you would rather not apply online, simply return an application form (clearly marked with competition number 100421-0612DHTO) to: PEI Public Service Commission | ||||||||||||||
