Finance Analyst - Temp. (3 Months Contract)

CBRE; Victoria; On-site; CAD 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate corporation in Victoria is seeking a Financial Analyst to manage financial data and budgets. The ideal candidate will possess a community college diploma in finance and must maintain an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance. Responsibilities include providing financial analysis, managing budgets, and overseeing project-related financial information within the company’s systems. Competitive salary offered for the role.

Qualifications

• Valid and active RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance required.
• Post-secondary training in Financial analysis and software relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Provides timely financial data for the Finance Director.
• Manages Operating and Maintenance budgets.
• Oversees and verifies project information in financial systems.
• Prepares month-end accounts and reconciliations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Customer relation skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Excel proficiency

Access knowledge

Education

Community college diploma

Accounting or Financial Management Diploma

Job description

Overview

SUMMARY
To ensure the provision of timely and accurate financial data for the Finance Director and to support the Director and Senior Financial Analyst in the provision of financial information to internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Provides timely and accurate financial data for the Finance Director and Senior Financial Analyst
• Manages Operating and Maintenance budget, and General and Administration budget, Mandatory Equipment charges and project costs
• Oversees and verifies Operations and Maintenance and project information entered into the financial systems
• Organizes, updates and maintains records management
• responds to budget and forecasting enquiries
• analyses financial data and prepares reports on Accounts receivable and payables
• processing and creating journal vouchers for O&M and projects
• Reconciliation of all bank accounts
• collects and prepares information to be used in the annual operating budgets
• prepares month end accounts, General ledger reconciliations and year end working papers
• Verifies and updates all monthly accruals and energy reports
• conducts special projects and analyses as assigned
• exchanges information to Internal and external clients provides direction on accounting procedures
• provides training to internal and external clients on account coding, fund accounting and policies and procedures
• resolves non - generic policy issues
• recommends changes or enhancements to database integrity for Corporate systems

Requirements / Qualifications

The successful candidate will be required to attain and maintain a valid and active RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance (ERSC). Please note, a condition for attaining an Enhanced Reliability Security (ERS) clearance includes the condition that applicants must have lived in Canada a minimum of five years to apply for ERS.

Education, Job-Related Experience & Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION
Community college diploma or equivalent training (e.g. RPA, CET)

Knowledge & Skills

• 1.Post secondary training in Financial analysis and computer systems/software relevant to the role
• 2.Strong analytical skills
• 3.Strong customer relation skills
• 4.Ability to lead and be a team player
• 5.Ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail
• 6.Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 7.Advanced knowledge of excel and at minimum intermediate level of access

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• 1.Accounting or Financial Management Diploma
• 2.Must meet site and/or position specific security clearance requirements imposed by the client for an assigned location and/or region

Supervision / Direction Exercised

• 1.The position is not responsible for providing direct supervision.

Physical Assets / Information Management

• 1.Operate and maintain equipment and use of tools in alignment with CBRE/AFSI and/or any other applicable Policies and procedures
• 2.All applicable IT assets to be used in alignment with CBRE/AFSI and/or any other applicable Policies and procedures

Financial Resources

• 1.All financial decisions/purchases to be made in alignment with CBRE/AFSI and/or any other applicable Policies and procedures
• 2.Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports/transactions related to authorized expenditures

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

This is a unionized role with the BCGEU governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Salary for this role is $78,078.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.

Candidate Accommodations

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (Canada) and [phone] (U.S.)

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.