Bank Reconciliation Supervisor (Financial Services Officer 2)
Competition # : 42672
Department: Finance and Treasury Board
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 09-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At the Department of Finance and Treasury Board we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province’s financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal and management services – including the preparation of the provincial budget – as well as ensure government plans are coordinated and fiscally responsible.
We are constantly looking for new and better ways to plan, manage, budget and invest.
About Our Opportunity
The Bank Reconciliation Supervisor is responsible for the management of the overall operations of the Bank Reconciliation team. The position provides leadership and guidance while ensuring the accurate and timely accounting and reporting for all financial transactions processed through the major chartered banks.
Primary Accountabilities
The Capital Markets Administration and Compliance (CMAC) division is responsible for the accounting, debt servicing, trade settlement, reporting, and custody of government’s market debt and investments while monitoring compliance with legislation and policies. The division provides professional advice, recommendations, and coordination of policies and guidelines related to debt management activities. In addition, the division reconciles government bank accounts, monitors and reports on government’s internal financial controls, manages governance specific software solutions, and corporate compliance programs.
Reporting to the Director, CMAC, the Bank Reconciliation Supervisor manages the overall operations of the Bank Reconciliation team including providing accurate and timely accounting, reporting and support for all financial transactions of the province processed through the major chartered banks. The Supervisor provides leadership, administrative functions, accounting advice, and guidance related to system problems, banking policies, and reconciliation concerns. The position develops and maintains procedures, prepares audit requirements, and acts as the subject matter expert for enhancements and upgrades for new and existing systems/platforms. In addition, the Supervisor builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate must possess three (3) years post-secondary professional accounting training and five (5) years of related experience (or an acceptable equivalent). A post-secondary degree in accounting or finance (BBA/BComm) would be an asset.
As the ideal candidate you have experience with banking services, financial accounting and reporting, reconciliations, and audits. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and lead a team is essential. Experience supervising a team would be considered an asset.
Candidates need to possess strong planning, organizational and administrative skills along with initiative in exercising these skills to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments delivered by the team. A demonstrated high attention to detail as well as a working knowledge of GAAP and SAP is required. Sound judgement and problem-solving skills are required to allow for accurate interpretation of information to make effective decisions daily. An above average understanding of the banking industry and web-based banking platforms would be an asset.
Computer proficiency using a variety of tools, including Excel, Word, and Outlook is essential.
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 a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Additional Information
This is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of October 31, 2025. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
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
- Countless career paths
- Department specific flexible working schedules
Pay Grade: TE 22 -
Salary Range: $2,189.32 - $2,574.66 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.
