Contributes to the overall success of the Global Payment Operations – Payments Oversight in Canada ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge

• Works in collaboration with other operational team members to ensure Payments Oversight activities aligned to operating procedures are being performed in a timely and accurate manner

• Reviews and makes recommendations to improve operating procedures

• Supports Manager/Sr. Analyst on escalation of Payments Oversight issues.

• Interacts remotely with payments accounting processing team in Global Business Services campus (Bogota, Colombia)

• Captures data points that contributes to the reporting of operations SLAs / KPIs / KRIs

• Attends / conducts cross-training for Payments Oversight staff

• Prepare job aids that proactively help to reduce support volume and resolution times.

• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions

• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.

• Champions a high performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if you have:

• College Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• University degree in Finance or related studies, a definite asset.
• Excellent knowledge of PeopleSoft AP, SharePoint and MS Office
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team
• Ability to listen, understand and handle employee payment inquiries, problems, or escalations in a timely manner
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Good problem-solving and time management skills
• Excellent flexibility and change management skills
• Demonstrates interest to learn

What’s in it for you?

• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

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• Posting Period: 15-JAN-2024 to 22-JAN-2025

Job Description

The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports Toronto seniors and residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services. Vulnerable individuals who reside in the community are supported through adult day programs, supportive housing services, tenancy support and homemakers and nurses services. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s 10 directly operated long-term care homes (https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/finding-housing/long-term-care-homes/careto/). The division values Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence which shape our organizational culture, our priorities, and the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.

Under the direction of the Manager, Workforce Planning & Development, the Payroll Program Assistant 2 will perform a variety of payroll, clerical and administrative functions, supporting the SSLTC Division.

Major Responsibilities:

• Receives attendance reporting information and prepares/processes payroll information.
• Coordinates and inputs daily timesheets and electronic uploads of time & attendance into corporate computerized payroll/absentee system in regard to departmental cost centre changes, functional area codes, attendance, WSIB, lieu time, overtime, acting pay, service pay, kilometres, parking expenses, reimbursement for meal allowances, medical notes etc.
• Prepares and processes personnel documentation for employees, rehires and layoffs, i.e. alternate rates, hiring and termination documents, leave of absence requests, increment letters, temporary assignment requests, etc. utilizing corporate/internal electronic systems (i.e. SuccessFactors) and paper copy forms.
• Calculates, verifies and corrects entitlement for vacation, lieu and sick bank credits, etc.
• Prepares summary sheets on outstanding sick claims and doctor's certification.
• Identifies, verifies and makes arrangements for cancelled/replacement cheques.
• Responds to enquiries regarding collective agreements, corporate policies, and payroll and personnel matters. Verifies, tracks and resolves payroll matters.
• Prepares and analyzes monthly, annual and ad hoc reports on position status and on employee/organizational unit/cost centre regarding salary status, alternate rates, increments, sick bank/vacation/overtime/lieu time balances and attendance management information and travel expenses.
• Receives payroll and human resources documentation/monitors electronic reports to support Payroll transactions. Prepares documents and files pertaining to the updating of payroll records in accordance with corporate records management policies and retention schedules. Maintains payroll/personnel records (paper copy and electronic) and files for audit purposes.
• Liaises with other departments, divisions, sections and outside agencies.
• Reviews and audits integrity reports relating to electronic upload of time and attendance in SAP, follows up with divisional clients and processes amendments were applicable.
• Performs daily audit and verifies input for accuracy.
• Participate in divisional, Service Area and corporate related initiatives and special projects, including payroll (eTime, eScheduling) and HR (SF) modernization and transformation.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Considerable clerical/administrative experience some of which must relate specifically to the payroll function and/or an equivalent combination of relevant post- secondary education in the fields of public administration, payroll, accounting, human resources management and clerical/administrative/payroll experience.
2. Considerable experience in the application of collective agreements, corporate payroll and personnel policies, procedures, practices and related legislation.
3. Considerable experience in the preparation and formatting of complex reports, charts, graphs and statistical data using office systems including Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
4. Experience using corporate payroll systems (e.g. SAP and SuccessFactors) and reporting software (e.g. SAP, Document Direct).

You must also have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential operational matters and information (i.e. rates of pay, employee absences or other sensitive human resources information).
• Ability to work independently and carry out instructions with minimal supervision. Fundamental business mathematics skills and knowledge of general statistical techniques, or of accounting procedures.
• Ability to set up and maintain manual and computerized filing systems.
• Knowledge of collective agreements, corporate payroll and human resources policies, procedures, practices and related legislation.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff, the public and other divisions.
• Ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy needed for payroll and attendance reporting and maintenance of employee records.
• Accurate keyboarding and proof-reading skills.

Note: As a condition of employment with the Seniors Services and Long-Term Care, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021.

In the role of National Supply Chain Finance Manager working in Toronto, ON you will be part of the Six Pints Supply Chain Finance team.  You will be the key finance business lead for the brewery and distribution locations across Canada. You will support, provide guidance and be a proactive leader within the leadership team. Additionally, you will provide leadership, analysis and reporting of both the performance and price variances related to total Six Pints Supply Chain.

This position reports to the Director of Finance and works closely with the leadership team and Six Pints Supply Chain.  

The Responsibilities: 

• Most importantly, you will lead a team of talented colleagues, and support their growth and development through career discussions and consistent one on one conversations.
• Ensure month-end & quarter-end close processes are completed timely & accurately.
• Provide leadership with respect to effectively managing with the Supply Chain Operations team both the performance and price variances within Supply Chain Financial reporting.
• Responsible for the leadership and development for 1 direct report.
• Operates as a proactive business partner in providing financial support, stewardship of key processes & controls, and leadership.

The Other Qualifications:  

• You are an authentic leader. You value and respect differences and believe inclusion and belonging is the key to collaboration and a winning team culture. 
• You have a university degree and financial designation (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA etc.).
• You have 3+ years manufacturing experience, including 2+ years at management level position.
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities. 
• You build relationships and collaborate to get the desired outcome. 
• You take accountability for results - acting with integrity and honoring commitments. 
• You have a thirst for learning - you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow.  
• You exhibit our core values

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:  

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office.
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities. 
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference - from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are. 
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization.  
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities. 
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resouces. 
• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages! 
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

• Posting Period: 05-Dec-2024 to 19-Dec-2024 
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Reporting to the Project Manager, Council & Support Services, this position is responsible for providing key administrative and customer support to Members of City Council including accounting, purchasing. human resources and payroll functions.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance to Members of City Council, the Integrity Commissioner, the Lobbyist Registrar and the Ombudsman and their staff on all aspects of their business requirements, including accounting, purchasing and payroll issues.
• Performs duties such as reviewing, researching, analyzing and reconciling ledger accounts, setting up and maintaining expenditures and revenue working papers, spreadsheets and reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Prepares financial statements and statistical data reports, i.e. departmental capital and current projects and council expenses for quarterly routine disclosure on the City's website including redacting personal information.
• Reviews, analyzes and reconciles cost center expenditures, budget variance reports related to departmental operating and capital budgets.
• Reconciles and monitors capital/current projects and recoveries.
• Maintains a Cost Control System including subsidiary records relating to departmental capital and current projects.
• Prepares monthly departmental financial statements and other financial information for the Division.
• Performs and maintains accounts receivable functions including bank deposits and reconciliation, preparing, reviewing, posting and reconciling payment processing forms and interface payments.
• Performs calculations to process period end accruals for expenditures.
• Prepares working papers and processes period end and year-end closing entries.
• Reviews financial system reports and takes action as required.
• Analyzes and reconciles account balances.
• Prepares, reviews, and posts journal entries.
• Reviews General Ledger expenditure and revenue accounts, processes reclassification and reallocation adjustments, and reconciles expenditures.
• Prepares statements for reporting to management and Divisions.
• Analyzes monthly budget variances and prepares detailed expense projections and reports using SAP and Labor Distribution reports.
• Liaises different teams such as Account Services for payment matters and deal with accounting related issues and with People & Equity and Pension, Payroll & Employee Benefits divisions to provide support to clients.
• Assists with projects and assignments such as entering time and attendance information for payroll purposes and creating and maintaining HR records of hiring forms, staff contracts, payroll extensions, termination forms, and staff bank balances and responds to staff enquiries regarding payroll related issues.
• Coordinates data with the City, Provincial and Federal Auditors.
• Reconciles monthly Pcards.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Present enrolment towards the completion of a professional accounting designation (i.e., CGA/CMA course requirements) or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
2. Extensive experience in municipal accounting or relevant public or private sector experience in financial accounting and financial reporting.
3. Considerable experience in the analysis, investigation and processing of transactions relating to accounts receivable and/or accounts payable.
4. Considerable experience in the analysis and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statement preparation.
5. Experience in the application of accounting and purchasing procedures, practices and techniques including accounts payable and receivable processes, and payroll procedures and policies.
6. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications (i.e., MS Word and Excel) and computer­ based accounting and payroll applications/systems (i.e., SAP).
7. Experience with various accounting functions including reconciliation, preparing, reviewing, posting, and reconciling journal entries and processing Pcard transactions.

You must also have:

• Ability to create and format complex reports and correspondence.
• Ability to maintain expenditures and revenue working papers, spreadsheets, and reconciliation to general ledger.
• Ability to perform computations and detailed calculations of statistical data related to funding, revenue expenditures and other specific operating budgets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and deal professionally and tactfully with Members of Council, all levels of staff and the public.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, with ability to meet tight deadlines, identify priorities, and deal with conflicting work demands in a fast-paced, high volume customer service environment.
• Ability to carry-out instructions in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and share workload.
• Ability to maintain accurate and orderly electronic records and files.

The Senior Financial Analyst (Financial Analyst III) provides complex transactional support for a process within a full accounting cycle and is involved in full accounting cycle for a client contract (s) or business unit(s).  At this level, the incumbent typically supports multiple portfolios and complex transactions.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Month End Close

• Review project revenue/gross margins & unbilled backlog analysis with the finance/operational leaders for month end review.
• Prepare the revenue recognition entries (using percentage of completion revenue recognition) with supporting
  documents/calculations as required.
• Conduct project financial close out and reconciliation.
• Record journal entries, and maintain and reconcile general ledger to the job cost and other sub ledgers.
• Answering internal and external financial inquiries as it relates to the specific client account.
• Perform timely month end close and ensure recording all pertinent transactions including project /labour / various monthly accruals.
• Ensure / investigate Accounts Receivable collection, and explanation for overdue balances.
• Prepare monthly reports for specific client accounts.

Financial Planning & Analysis Support

• Conduct detailed profitability analysis of variances between planned, forecasted, and actual figures
• Assistance in conducting accurate and complete forecasting of revenue and margins by project
• Provide support for process improvement initiatives
• Provide support for job costing and pricing
• Prepare other ad hoc reports for management as required
• Understand GAAP requirements, particularly around revenue recognition
• Understand basic interactions between financial systems related to the portfolio supported

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• 3-6 years of progressive experience in public accounting or industry roles
• University graduation or professional certification (e.g. P. Eng, CMA, CGA or equivalent courses)
• Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers.
• Ability to complete and resolve assigned complex account reconciliation which sees the highest transaction volume or deal with multiple portfolios or business units.
• Ability to reconcile and resolve discrepancies between general ledger and sub ledger.
• Ability to identify and provide recommendations for issues and process improvement opportunities at account and business unit level following GAAP procedures.
• In-depth understanding of audit requirements within scope of responsibility.
• Ability to provide input to process documentations and business cases; write variance explanations, summaries of findings and recommendations.
• Advanced level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software
• Understanding of more complex accounting issues like revenue recognition (% completion/project accounting)
• Excellent analytical abilities, including advanced Excel skills to assist with financial modeling (pivot tables, vlookup, etc.)
• Ability to operate in high growth environments with an view of implementing more standard processes and best practices
• Strong process improvement and/or implementation experience
• Detail oriented, self-starter with strong interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proactive and good problem solving skills

• Completed an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA, CPA)

What you’ll do

Our Finance team plays a key role in helping us stay competitive in the ever-changing retail environment by providing accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and advice to our business. Reporting to the Manager of FP&A supporting CTR, this role supports our Canadian Tire Retail partners to provide financial counsel in planning, forecasting, reporting, and analyzing CTC’s anchor retail business.

• Provide excellent support to client groups by monitoring results versus budget / forecast / prior year and providing thorough analyses, and investigating variances while identifying risks and opportunities that will impact future periods

• Produce insightful, meaningful, and analytical commentary and reporting that can assist financial and non-financial stakeholders to facilitate decision making

• Prepare forward-looking, accurate, and timely annual budgets and mid-year forecasts pertaining to various margin line items, leveraging historical trends and key assumptions to guide future expectations

• Anticipate evolving financial performance reporting needs and work with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and process changes

• Participate as a subject matter expert in special projects and ad hoc analysis as required

What you bring

• University degree or College diploma in Business, Finance/Accounting, or business-related discipline

• Are currently pursuing or have obtained an accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)

• 2+ years in a business or financial analysis role

• Budgeting, forecasting, and planning experience, as well as experience with financial modeling.

• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

• Excellent communication skills; superior cross functional relationship/collaboration skills.

• Attention to detail, organized, motivated self-starter and with ability to thrive in an environment responsive to changing business requirements.

• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft, HFM and SQL is an asset

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

Job Summary:

The Revenue Services Unit of the Policy, Planning, Finance & Administration (PPFA) division is responsible for all activities related to revenue, invoicing, collections, banking, refunds, analysis and reporting for Infrastructure Services (IS) and Development & Growth Services (DGS). The successful candidate for this position will focus primarily on invoicing, refunds, analysis, and reporting.

Major Responsibilities:

• Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
• Supervises, motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
• Supervises the day-to-day operations of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning, and reviewing of work. Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests. Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments, hears grievances, and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
• Monitors the results for established performance measures/key performance indicators for individual employees, the unit, and client divisions within IS and DGS service areas.
• Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Ensures the overall integrity and correctness of deposits, revenues, and receivables for the PPFA and the client divisions within IS and DGS service areas, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB), City by-laws, Corporate Finance policies and procedures and Council directives.
• Assists the Manager Revenue Services with the review, evaluation and development of policies and procedures.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of accounts receivable and write off reports for inclusion in the Controller and Chief Accountant’s report to Standing Committee and Council.
• Supervises activities relating to accounts receivable to ensure billing and collection activities relating to internal and external receivable are in accordance with corporate accounts receivable policy and procedures.
• Ensures that HST requirements and other legislative changes are correctly reflected in the divisional billing systems and provides advice on the applicability of HST on sales or services.
• Negotiates payment plans, deals with collection agencies and City Legal in conjunction with the division's staff to address accounts receivable issues.
• Prepares revenues and accounts receivable aged analysis and the annual provision statements for doubtful accounts.
• Provides monthly information to Accounting Services for the monthly debtor's watch list.
• Ensures that the Credit Check protocol is followed for specified non-cash (i.e. invoice) transactions involving the sale of goods and services.
• Ensures timely preparation of invoices and follow-up on collection of inter-divisional charges for IS, DGS and relevant divisions.
• Supervises the processing of refunds for all divisions within IS and  DGS service areas.
• Ensures proper processing of payments, establishment of files and record keeping for deferred revenues, security deposits, and cash-in-lieu developer contributions.
• Supervises insurance claims for third party property damage to the City's infrastructure and liaises with Toronto Police, Legal Services, insurance companies and the debtor on insurance claims.
• Ensures NSF cheques are processed, and the amounts billed for recovery.
• Reconciles the financial data in SAP with the various sub-systems, investigates and adjusts for significant variances.
• Prepares quarterly security deposits, cash-in-lieu, deferred revenues, and other reports to the divisions within IS and  DGS service areas., ensures that revenues are recognized in accordance with the appropriate accounting standards and policies.
• Reconciles various SAP accounts relating to client divisions.
• Develops, implements, and monitors corporate and divisional policies and procedures, from an internal control perspective with respect to revenues, receivables, and refunds.
• Provides information to the City's Auditor General and external and Internal Auditors with respect to revenues and receivables.
• Prepares financial reports and analysis, both custom and regular, for the review of senior management and divisional staff.
• Supervises the closing of all receivable and general ledger accounts at accounting period-ends.
• Completes year-end activities related to accounts receivable, liabilities and reconciliations in accordance with the Municipal Code and corporate policies and procedures.
• Represents divisions within IS and DGS service areas in discussions and negotiations with other divisions and/or outside parties on revenue, receivables, and other relevant matters.
• Liaises with internal/external clients and Corporate Accounting Services on revenue related issues.

Key Qualifications:

1. Completion of a professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA) OR Graduated with a post-secondary education in Business specializing in Finance or Accounting OR an equivalent combination of education and extensive experience.
2. Extensive experience with computer-based accounting systems(e.g. SAP) and Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. To develop and maintain macros, databases, reports, analysis, and presentations.
3. Extensive supervisory level accounting experience in a public or private sector organization with particular focus on invoicing, refunds, analysis, and reporting
4. Extensive experience in financial policy and/or process development.
5. Demonstrated ability to motivate and train staff, ensuring effective teamwork, while promoting organizational performance, continuous improvement and encouraging innovation in others.
6. Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills with an ability to establish effective working relationships with all City staff, internal and external clients, and the public.
7. Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills in combination with highly developed problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
8. Ability to conduct detailed research and effectively analyze information.
9. Ability to successfully manage and complete projects of various terms and complexities.
10. Familiar with relevant government legislation and the Occupation Health and Safety Act.