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Project Manager

SaskCentral is owned by Saskatchewan credit unions to serve and represent their collective interests. We add value through the sound investment of credit union funds on deposit, as well as providing a wide range of products and services to maintain credit union leadership in the marketplace.

Project Manager

Term position to March 31, 2023 with the possibility of extension.
Location: Canadian home office or Regina corporate office

SaskCentral provides a balance of energy and support to employees. Under the direction of a new CEO, SaskCentral is on a multi-year enterprise-wide transformational journey with continued focus on ensuring the success and financial viability of Saskatchewan credit unions. To support this journey, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to deliver high-quality project leadership services that add value to our clients and stakeholders. If you have advanced experience in project management, planning, and effective stakeholder engagement this may be the position for you.

The Job
Reporting to the Chief Transformation Officer, you will manage multiple projects concurrently and lead cross functional teams to effectively implement projects aligned to the organization’s transformational strategy. You will think and work at both strategic and operational levels, knowing when each applies. You will scope key initiatives and support the project planning, budgeting, selection, and prioritization processes. You will provide project status reporting in support of ongoing corporate portfolio management and provide regular updates on project prioritization to Senior and Executive leaders. You will maintain and continuously improve SaskCentral’s project management methodology and ensure tools and templates support business needs and follow leading practices.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess a Project Management Professional designation and a university degree in a related field, combined with a minimum of five years of experience leading and managing corporate projects. Working knowledge of MS project would be an asset. You have strong problem solving and change management skills and are exceptional at engaging various stakeholders to influence decision making. As an effective collaborator, you work with cross-functional teams to drive results and deliver outcomes. Experience in a Business Analyst role and supporting business process improvement initiatives are considered assets.

Please include in your cover letter examples of how you meet the qualifications for this position. Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume in confidence by May 24,2022 on our career page at Recruitment (adp.com).

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please be advised that SaskCentral will be using virtual and in-person methods to connect with candidates and conduct interviews during the recruitment process.

Our employees tell us SaskCentral is a great place to work. It’s more than the competitive salaries and excellent benefits we offer. We believe you can have a challenging, rewarding career and work life balance, too. We value and support workplace diversity.

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Administrator

THE POSITION: Innovation Credit Union has a bold ambition – to be the most digital, member-centric organization in our industry. We are on a journey to modernize our marketing with investments in new platforms like Adobe Experience Manager. To ensure our success, we are looking for a website administrator to join our marketing team. The focus of this role is to manage and maintain the website, taking into account functionality, appearance, content, and performance. How does one do this? Glad you asked!

The AEM Administrator does the following:

Creates and Updates Web Pages
- Defines and delivers design components and deliverables including wireframes, mockups, user workflows, and interaction rules by working collaboratively with team members within an agile and iterative design and development environment.
- Works directly with code and often update webpages to add content or tweak the layout.
Evaluates Structure and Content
- Reviews and understands existing content.
- Reviews and understands new content requirements.
- Builds content-based pages and member journeys in the AEM environment as per business and project requirements.
Monitors Performance
- Evaluates website performance by checking metrics such as loading time and memory consumption.
- Assesses user feedback, effectiveness, and traffic
- Explores marketing techniques such as newsletters and SEO to draw more users into the website.

Visit the CAREERS page or our website to learn more about this position and to apply. www.innovationcu.ca Only those applications received through our job board will be considered.

Wealth Management Specialist

If you are the right person Southwest Regional Credit Union welcomes applicants to apply for this great job opportunity!

Our History:

Southwest Regional Credit Union is a full service Credit Union meaning we offer a wide variety of products and services to fulfill our membership needs, including several borrowing options and wealth management services. All our member deposits, with the exception of Mutual Funds, Membership Shares and US Accounts are insured through the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA). Southwest remains a strong organization and well positioned to meet both current and future financial needs of our members. The Credit Union aims to return a considerable portion of annual earnings to members via dividends and loan interest rebates.

We have come a long way since 1939 and much has changed – but the Credit Union still believes in its roots of ‘Serving People with People’ and is focused on providing superior service to its membership. Our history shows just how much we have grown, but our future is always focused on providing “Banking Like it Used to Be.”

Job Summary:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide financial advice to Members for investments requiring specialized services, including term deposits and mutual funds and develop these relationships to uncover additional needs and business opportunities.
Prepare and present comprehensive financial plans based on a full needs analysis, offering financial solutions and recommendations to Members.
Responsible to sell and cross sell all Credit Union products & services and identify referral opportunities to appropriate partners within the Credit Union.
Prepare documentation for member investments under your investment portfolio.
Monitor sales performance and sales management activities within branches; provide coaching and training sessions; conduct sales meetings; adjust sales plans where necessary with the approval of the Director of Sales & Service and within the associated budget.
Maintain a strong level of knowledge of SRCU’s investment & wealth management related policies, procedures, established practices & documentation and act as a staff resource.
Proved timely sales result reports to Branch Managers and the Director of Sales & Service.
Assist in the development of branch deposit campaigns and lead their implementation.
Maintain a high level of knowledge of competitor products & services; provide recommendations to the Director of Sales & Service to ensure branches remain competitive; support implementation of new products and services for SRCU
Monitor to ensure all branches operate within established risk management guidelines, Anti-Money Laundering, Privacy and other applicable legislation for investments and report to appropriate departments in consultation with the Compliance Officer, Director of Sales & Service, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and the Internal Auditor
Act as a role model, mentor, and motivator for Branch Managers and an ambassador for SRCU.
Develop new external sources of business for SRCU
Follow safe work practices as prescribe by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

Employment Conditions:

Valid Ontario driver’s license and available reliable vehicle
Ability to travel to all SRCU locations on a regular basis
Must be bondable
May occasionally work extended or irregular hours to accommodate Members.
May be required to complete external or internal educational courses or training programs

Competencies/Skills:

Accurate in the completion of all tasks and deadlines
Strong analytical, planning, organizational and time management skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information
Responsive to requests and needs of others
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work well independently and as a team member
Demonstrated effective leadership and coaching skills, use of feedback and reinforcement
Ability to build trust with others and remain open to ideas
Ability to effectively problem solve and resolve conflict
Demonstrated strategic decision-making skills
Ability to embrace and manage change

We are an equal opportunity employer values diversity in our workforce, as well as in our members, suppliers and others. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and Employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability or any other characteristic protected by local law.

Interested candidates can apply in confidence to the Director of Human Resources to hr@southwestcu.com

Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant – Burlington (Full-time)

We invest in people.

Be part of a banking experience as unique as you are. Tandia Financial Credit Union (Tandia) is seeking a talented and accomplished administrative professional to support our President, Board of Directors and senior executives on a full-time permanent basis.

Do you have experience supporting a President and a Board of Directors and juggling several priorities in a day? Do you have a passion for service, a positive mindset and a keen eye for detail?

If so, this might be the role for you.

This exciting position will be based at our beautiful new corporate office in Burlington, Ontario – while a hybrid model is currently in place due to the present circumstances of the pandemic.

Your Work at a Glance

As an Executive Assistant at Tandia you will be a vital member of our team, supporting the President, our Board of Directors and our Senior Executives. As a highly organized and efficient support resource, you are dedicated to providing excellent service and administrative support – displaying a positive “can-do” attitude and acting with exemplary professionalism.

In this role you will apply your knowledge and experience providing administrative support to the President, including preparing correspondence and assist with assembling documents, reports and presentations as well as managing calendar appointments, organizing conference calls, meetings and more. You will also craft correspondence on the President’s behalf, develop reports with ease and apply your strong technical abilities on a daily basis – and if called upon, provide systems support to our executives.

As the primary resource supporting the Board of Directors and Senior Executives, your role will include planning and coordinating meetings for our Board of Directors and all Board Committees, preparing and distributing all meeting materials, taking minutes and managing confidential files and you will be counted on to meet all deadlines with ease. You will also be involved in event coordination, such as the planning of Tandia’s Annual General Meeting and other company events and assisting in other administrative support such as booking conferences or making travel arrangements for our executives.

In the role of Executive Assistant, we’ll rely on your expansive business knowledge and your expertise in the field of office administration to anticipate needs and plan proactively. We’ll also count on your professional and courteous approach in dealing with all members, co-workers, colleagues and external contacts.

We are looking for someone who:

Has completed a degree / diploma in a business-related field, or has equivalent work experience
Has a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience as an Executive Assistant, or in a senior Office Administration role
Has ideally worked with or supported a Board of Directors and has an understanding of Board processes and procedures including document preparation and minute-taking
Has a strong inclination toward details and can be thorough and well organized, and has proven ability to work independently and efficiently
Has excellent typing skills, calendar management experience and strong background in administrative support of multiple departments and functions including senior executives
Operates with a high degree of discretion and tact and can build trust by demonstrating the ability to handle confidential information and sensitive material
Can produce detailed reports and presentations with ease and is highly skilled at using Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams and other Microsoft Office products on a daily basis; is comfortable with learning new technology and software applications
Is an accomplished communicator, skilled at both verbal and written communication and is able to interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels through multiple means of communication – by phone, email, web-based meetings and in person while developing and maintaining strong relationships
Is comfortable working full-time hours and with deadline and time constraints with an understanding that hours of work may extend beyond the normal work week
Is aligned with Tandia’s vision and values and demonstrates a desire to be a contributing member of our team, support a positive work environment that promotes service and commitment to the credit union, quality, innovation, integrity, and respect

As Unique as You

We believe that financial institutions should be more accountable to the people they serve; we believe that there’s more than one way to measure success; and we believe that our profits should have a positive financial, social and environmental impact on the communities in which we live and work. Actions speak louder than words and we work hard to demonstrate our commitment each and every day.

At Tandia, we recognize that our staff and members are unique – and that matters to us.

As a credit union, living the co-operative principles is a part of our long and rich history.

We invest in our members and our communities with an extensive community investment program devoted to supporting the organizations, events, and volunteers that make our communities stronger.

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IT System Administrator

System Administrator – Information Technology (Full-time, Burlington)

Tandia Financial Credit Union (Tandia) is seeking a creative problem solver to join our IT department on a full-time permanent basis as a System Administrator.

This position will be based in our new Corporate office in Burlington, Ontario – while a hybrid model is currently in place due to the present circumstances of the pandemic.

We invest in people.

We are seeking a talented individual who matches the values we live by and who has a service mindset. Do you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? Do you have a self-starter attitude, and are you looking for an excellent team to work with? Are you a quick learner who wants to strive towards the corporate vision of innovation? If so, then you are right for Tandia, and we’d like to meet you.

Your Work at a Glance

Our System Administrator is a critical member of the IT team, providing first level support to users to resolve technology related issues, including technical infrastructure, solutions, and end user systems and devices and will act as a back-up to other administrators when required.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring staff who are new to the organization, or who are changing roles, have the access and the systems they need to be successful. You will be responsible for the provisioning and maintenance of all mobile devices and ensuring an accurate and up-to-date inventory of assets.

You’ll stay up to date on the latest technology trends and won’t be shy to make recommendations on how new technologies can be leveraged to improve the efficiency of both the IT department and infrastructure.

We are looking for someone who:

Has completed a degree or diploma in Computer Systems, Computer Science or other related program
Possesses a minimum of 1 year experience in a support role within a corporate IT environment including troubleshooting and diagnostics
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, strong listening abilities and service mindset
Has in-depth knowledge of Windows Server, Desktop and Network Environment
Has working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange Server, Office365 and Office Suite
Has working knowledge of VMWare and VDI as well as VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi
Has proficiency in managing and configuring Cisco and HP network routers and switches
Has experience with creating and modifying scripts including PowerShell
Has knowledge of Credit Union applications – which is considered an asset; as well – those candidates with experience in the financial industry will be given preference
Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and translate highly technical information and ‘jargon’ in ways non-IT professionals understand
Prides themselves on their ability to problem solve
Is committed to continuous learning and a demonstrated ability to stay current with industry trends
Is able to work after hours and weekends as required to support our branch operations; emergency response and on-call duties after regular business hours are expected in this role

As Unique as You

At Tandia, we recognize that our staff and members are unique – and that matters to us.

As a credit union, living the co-operative principles is a part of our long and rich history. We invest in our members and our communities with an extensive community investment program devoted to supporting the organizations, events, and volunteers that make our communities stronger.

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IT Security Analyst

Security Analyst – Information Technology (Full-time, Burlington)

Tandia Financial Credit Union (Tandia) is seeking a qualified Security Analyst to join our IT department on a full-time permanent basis.

This position will be based in our new Corporate office in Burlington, Ontario – while a hybrid model is currently in place due to the present circumstances of the pandemic.

We invest in people.

Be part of a banking experience as unique as you are.

Do you have a strong understanding of new security risks and technology trends? Is vulnerability management one of your strong suits?

If you answered Yes – this opportunity might be for you!

If you want to apply your experience in IT Security, with the knowledge you have gained from your formal education in Computer Security and the various Security certifications that you hold, keep reading for more details.

Your Work at a Glance

Our Security Analyst will be responsible for the continuous monitoring and improvement of the overall security posture of the technology infrastructure within Tandia.

You will also be responsible for measuring and managing security risks and controls and enhancing the integrity of systems and processes throughout Tandia, with the goal of protecting our organization from potential security threats. As the Security Analyst, you will be the single point of contact for any security related incidents and questions or concerns about dynamic threats within the organization. You will apply your knowledge when providing day to day guidance and recommendations on the management of cyber security specific risks and will approach projects strategically. You will be proactive in creating, updating and maintaining IT related policies in coordination with audit and risk management procedures and you will serve as the primary correspondent to facilitate IT related audits.

We are looking for someone who:

Has completed a degree or diploma in Computer Security or related Computer Systems or Data Security focused program
Possesses a minimum of 4 to 6 years of IT industry experience
Has a minimum of 1 year experience in the specialization of IT Security
Has ideally completed one or more Information Security certification(s) such as CISSP, CEH, GSEC, NCSF, Comp TIA Security+
Has in-depth knowledge of Windows Server, Desktop and Network Environment
Is highly skilled in the use of network security protocols and technology solutions such as next generation firewall (NGFW) applications, routing protocols and access control lists (ACL)
Has a solid understanding of common frameworks or standards such as CIS Top 20, NIST and ISO 27001
Is skilled at vulnerability management and has hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools – ideally Tenable and/or Tenable Security Center
Is skilled with log management and ideally has used SIEM solutions for log management and has familiarity with Sumo Logic or Splunk; in addition, can produce reports and metrics from these tools
Is committed to continuous learning and regular use of open-source intelligence to stay current with industry security trends
Has a self-starting attitude and a highly analytical approach to delivering the highest level of security
Has the ability to take initiative, recommend changes, streamline operations and create efficiencies
Has experience creating, updating and maintaining policies and procedures
Has knowledge of Credit Union applications – which is considered an asset; as well – those candidates with experience in the financial industry will be given preference
Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and translate highly technical information and ‘jargon’ in ways non-IT professionals understand
Prides themselves on their ability to problem solve, manage and mitigate risk and analyze data
Is able to work after hours as required given the nature of the position; emergency response and on-call duties after regular business hours are expected in this role

As Unique as You

At Tandia, we recognize that our staff and members are unique – and that matters to us.

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CONTROLLER

CONTROLLER

Talka Credit Union

Location: Hamilton, Ontario

Posting Date: February 9, 2022

Closing Date: February 22, 2022

Website: https://talka.ca

Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Talka Credit Union Limited (Talka) is an Ontario credit union that has proudly served the Lithuanian and Hamilton communities for over 65 years. Originally established as a closed bond credit union, Talka changed its bond of association to become an open bond credit union in 2012. Talka is a growing, financially sound credit union with total assets over $210 million and a strong strategic vision and business model that appeals to our member/owners.

Talka’s mission is to provide a trusted financial environment to its members wherever they are and whenever they need us while promoting social and economic support to our community. Our vision is to stay true to our co-operative heritage and we value being our member’s trusted financial partner; accountable to our members; providing leadership in our communities; having knowledgeable courteous staff; and accessible products and services.

THE POSITION:

Assumes responsibility for the accounting functions, staff payroll, and financial reporting for the credit union. Specifically, prepares monthly annual financial statements; compiles accounting and statistical financial data, analyses and interprets results and documentation; assists with the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets; monitors budget on an ongoing basis, analyses variances; administers the credit union’s investment portfolio; monitors and manages credit union accounts payable and general ledger accounts; oversees staff payroll; provides assistance and answer questions to auditors; monitors accounting policies and standards and recommends changes to enhance data integrity and interpretation. Assists with the implementation of projects to improve business processes and efficiency.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for preparation of financial statements and reports identifying any areas of financial concern regarding the credit union.
Co-ordinate preparation of budgets and the financial forecasts for the credit union.
Responsible for external investments and borrowings.
Leads the Asset Liability & Enterprise Risk Management functions at Talka.
Develops and recommends changes to policies and procedures in the areas of accounting and administration.
Develops, recommends, and audits internal financial controls and procedures to minimize risk exposure.
Acts as the key point of contact for both the internal and external auditors. Ensure they have all the information they need to complete the audit in a timely manner.
Assist with the execution of business improvement projects.

Qualifications:

University degree in Business, Accounting, or Economics.
CPA designation or working towards.
Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Strong project and time management skills.
Strong oral and written communication and facilitation skills.
Strong proficiency with computers (MS Office – Excel, Word, Outlook).
Knowledge of financial services systems/environment.
Good oral and written communication skills.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter in confidence by February 22, 2022, to:
Ron Smith, Chief Executive Officer | 830 Main St. East, Hamilton, ON, L8M 1L6
rsmith@talka.ca

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Syndicated Lending Manager

It’s an exciting time to join Wyth.

Wyth is a Canadian digital bank that has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies many times over. We’re on a bold journey to create the future of banking. We want to evolve the way Canadians bank and to enable their success. We’re growing into a top-tier company that delivers great value to employees, customers and stakeholders.

Our team is national and a large majority of us work remotely. Our workplace is friendly, welcoming, inclusive and ever evolving. Join us if you want to be part of The Bank That Does.

Syndicated Lending Manager (Full-time, Permanent Position)

The Syndicated Lending Manager provides direction in the sale of high-quality commercial loans and mortgages to the Bank’s network of financial institution partners across Canada. You will work closely with our origination team and key credit union partners as you assist them in diversifying their balance sheets and deploying liquidity. Building and maintaining strong relationships is essential to successfully meeting business acquisition objectives, ensuring strong deal flow and providing effective ongoing portfolio management for Wyth and our partners.

Key Outcomes:

This position is accountable for the sale of new commercial assets to other financial institutions across Canada and the management of the Bank’s existing syndicated loan portfolio.

You will work closely with internal and external partners confirming the suitability of the commercial assets to both Wyth and our partners. You will ensure the organization is adequately protected from financial loss by ensuring fees are collected, by following proper funding, documentation, and monitoring practices, and by identifying and bringing forward emerging credit issues in a timely manner.

As the Syndicated Lending Manager, you will manage relationships by delivering timely responses to inquiries and will provide regular updates on progress and/or issues to the bank’s credit union and syndicate partner organizations. You will bring leadership and expertise to commercial underwriters in the credit union system on structuring complex commercial lending transactions and effectively contribute to development initiatives within the Commercial Markets team.

Qualifications:

5+ years previous lending experience and demonstrated proficiency with progressive experience in the area of commercial credit and/or underwriting, including Real Estate, Construction and diversified lending
Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field

As of December 31, 2021, the Bank requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and complete an attestation upon the time of hire. If you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to a qualifying medical condition or require an accommodation due to grounds protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act you will be required to follow the Bank’s policy and process to apply for an exemption/accommodation.

Applications for this opportunity will be accepted until end of day Monday, February 14, 2022.

At Wyth, our goal is to achieve a workforce as diverse as the people we partner with. We encourage all members of the designated groups; aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, women, visible minorities and others to join our team. Wyth strives to provide a safe and respectful work environment free of discrimination and harassment and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About us

We’re an innovative and future-focused company. Through our partnerships with Fintechs, we focus on delivering unique financial products to retail, business, credit union and Fintech customers.

We’re passionate about solving problems for our customers by making their banking experience easy and helpful.

Our employees are our strength. We aim to keep them healthy and support them to be their best selves. We offer a competitive total rewards package with a full range of benefits and flexible work options.

Visit wyth.ca to learn more.

VP Fintech Partnership Development

Permanent Full Time
Closes February 10
Open to Any Location in Canada
(ability to work remotely from your home office)

Annual Salary: $127,360 to $159,201

Are you looking to join a growing organization in a newly-created role where you can actually make an impact on the business? As the VP Fintech Partnership Development, you’ll lead the generation of fintech collaboration opportunities that align with Innovation Credit Union’s products, markets, and technology. In addition to joining our amazing senior leadership team, you’ll also have strong work-life integration, a flexible schedule, and the security of a career path supported by your organization!

THE COMPANY: Our Purpose is to redefine banking by helping Canadians simplify their lives and reach their financial goals by reinvesting profits into our members, communities and our people. Now that Responsible Banking!

Click the link below to see what Innovation Credit Union is about! Trust us, you are going to want to learn more about who we are!

Innovation Credit Union – About Us (innovationcu.ca)

THE POSITION: Reporting to the Chief Retail & Operating Officer, the VP Fintech Partnership Development will capture opportunities with fintech partners and create value by innovating products and services that customers from a broad group of segments can benefit from. This will be achieved through oversight, leadership and execution, supporting partner identification, screening, and onboarding. This role will monitor market intelligence for fintech’s to stay on top of the changing landscape in opening banking, emerging technologies and innovation.

The VP Fintech Partnership Development does the following:

Support the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) in ongoing partner identification, onboarding, and relationship management with the objective of increasing efficiency in onboarding partners that support our strategic objectives
Act as a liaison with partners to address and resolve partner concerns and performance issues
Manage relationships with partners to increase profitable revenue (ROI), improve member service and enable employees to deliver results
Manage and report on the funnel of potential partners and existing relationships
Contribute to completion of partner and 360 degree self-assessments as part of periodic (annual) partner reviews
Maintain awareness and understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements for financial services, including open banking, blockchain, cyber security, fraud, OSFI B10 Outsourcing guidelines, privacy and data standards
Represent Innovation Credit Union at national, regional, and virtual events

Why Should You Apply?

You are a business-savvy leader who loves to network and create mutually-beneficial, collaborative relationships
You have at least 7 years’ experience with related product or business development experience in payments, financial services, commercial mid-market or fintech industries
You have completed a business, technology or software engineering degree, or an equivalent program
You have advanced understanding and experience of digital banking business models and platform strategy execution
You have a strong track record of planning, managing, and closing a complex, competitive sales effort and managing deals from negotiation, to closing and through delivery

Senior Analyst, Accounting & Reporting

Senior Analyst, Accounting & Reporting

Two Term Positions to April 2023

Location: Canadian home office or Regina corporate office

SaskCentral provides a balance of energy and support to employees. Under the direction of a new CEO, SaskCentral is on a multi-year enterprise-wide transformational journey with continued focus on ensuring the success and financial viability of Saskatchewan credit unions. The role of the Accounting and Reporting team in this journey is to provide accurate financial reporting for stakeholders and high-quality financial support for the organization.

The Job

One of the advantages of working for a smaller financial institution is that you get exposure to a wide variety of financial aspects while also building your supervisory experience. SaskCentral supports the provincial credit union system and in this position, you collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial information is provided.

One position currently leads SaskCentral’s monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for internal departments, management, Board of Directors, regulators, external auditors and tax consultants. This includes reviewing financial statements and supporting documentation, preparing annual financial statements and annual note disclosure. You will coordinate the annual external audit process, various internal audits, and lead the preparation of required tax returns, acting as a liaison for our external tax consultant.

The second position currently oversees the development of the SaskCentral annual budget and the accounts payable/receivable (AP/AR) processes at SaskCentral. You will support department managers to prepare their budgets and coordinate the compilation of budget data, ensuring accurate reporting is provided to key stakeholders for decision making purposes. Working with your team and vendors, you will ensure the AP/AR process provides a positive client experience.

We rely on both roles to continuously review and implement business improvements that optimize the processes and current technology. If you have experience with Power BI, you will have the opportunity to showcase those skills with new processes/reporting planned for 2022. You will conduct accounting, regulatory and industry research to determine and recommend best practices. SaskCentral also encourages and supports participation in ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge and understanding of financial accounting and reporting principles (IFRS) as well as tax and regulatory requirements.

The Candidate

You will have a Degree in Business Administration, a professional accounting designation (CPA), and at least 3 years of progressive experience in financial reporting principles, policies and practices. Preference is given to candidates who have gained this knowledge in the financial services sector.

To be successful in the role, you will possess advanced understanding of financial accounting and reporting principles (IFRS) as well as tax and regulatory requirements, comprehensive knowledge of accounting policies and regulatory environments and strong knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their expression of interest in confidence by Friday, February 4 on our career page at Recruitment (adp.com).