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COMPETITION NO. SS08-17
POSITION OPPORTUNITY
NEW POSITION (X) FULL TIME (X)
REPLACEMENT ( ) PART TIME ( )
POSITION INFORMATION:
Job Title: Financial Analyst - Research
Salary: Starting rate: $25.81; Four year rate:$29.95
Payband: H
Department: Finance
Hours: 35 hours per week (1) one hour lunch; Mon.-Fri. (8 a.m. - 4p.m.)
Reporting to: Manager, UOIT Finance
Campus Location: Oshawa
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The incumbent will provide finance support to UOIT faculty for research awards.
- Prepare and analyze internal/external reports, including invoices and claim statements.
- Liaise with researches, budget officers, Office of Research Services throughout process; provide guidance and clarification regarding guidelines and processes; resolve discrepancies; and attend meetings.
- Provide support and respond to requests from research community.
- Assist with quarter end, year-end schedules.
- Assist in investigating new policy and procedure creation.
- Other duties as assigned such as assisting the manager with yearly faculty presentations regarding finance office role and support.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three year degree or diploma in Accounting - being enrolled in CGA, CMA or CA program will be considered an asset.
- Minimum three years experience in general accounting and a minimum one year in research administration.
- Previous work experience in a post secondary environment would be considered an asset.
- A basic knowledge of Microsoft Access and Adobe; advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and the Internet for on-line reporting.
- Knowledge of Banner or other large accounting systems an asset.
- Well developed analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills in order to identify problems, determine possible solutions and select the appropriate action.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Good planning and organizational skills to establish priorities for themselves and others. Must be able to adjust priorities and meet deadlines.
- Well developed verbal and written skills to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical staff.
- Well developed interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Must be a self-starter and a flexible, team player with a strong commitment to team work.
This vacancy will be filled pending approval of the budget for the 2008-2009 fiscal year.
All interested candidates are to submit full, updated resumes to jobs@durhamcollege.ca, quoting competition number SS08-17W. Applications will be received until suitable candidates are found.
