Payment and Control Analyst

Province of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manitoba Government is seeking a Payment and Control Analyst to join the Central Finance Division in Winnipeg. The role focuses on managing SAP AP disbursements by cheque, direct deposit, and wire transfer, with oversight of banking information for vendor records and compliance with provincial financial regulations.

The position emphasizes accurate reporting, problem-solving, and collaboration with departments to maintain secure and efficient payment processes.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Extensive knowledge of SAP Finance Module and related controls.
• Experience applying regulations in the Financial Administration Manual (FAM), General Manual of Administration (GMA), FAIC, and central AP policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to prioritize, meet tight deadlines, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of SAP payment journal entry and double-entry postings.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Central Accounts Payable Manager; responsible for SAP payment disbursements by cheque, direct deposit, and wire transfer.
• Maintain banking information for all vendor master records and liaise with departments on banking policies and EFT arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements for control and reporting of AP disbursements.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve SAP payment issues and perform error management.
• Provide reports and analytics on payments and support banking-related resolutions.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Prioritization under deadlines

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP Finance Module

SAP Payment Journal Entries

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Payment and Control Analyst

FI1 Financial Officer 1

Regular/full-time

Department of Finance

Central Accounts Payable, Central Finance

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45777

Salary(s): FI1 $61,884.00 - $75,841.00 per year

Closing Date: November 11, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation.The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created to fill similar positions within the Finance Departments and will remain in effect for up to 6 months.

The Department of Finance is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Payment Control Analyst position within the Central Finance Division.

Duties:
Reporting to the Central Accounts Payable Manager, the Payment and Control Analyst is part of the central management team that is responsible to comply with the legislative requirements for the control and reporting of all SAP accounts payable (AP) disbursements. This position is accountable for the management, operation and control of the Government of Manitoba’s SAP payment production by cheque, direct deposit and wire transfer, as well as for all reporting and problem-solving/error management associated with these payments. The incumbent is also responsible for maintaining the banking information for all vendor master records. Liaise with departments regarding banking information policies and procedures, and electronic funds transfer arrangements, in order to solve any banking errors or irregularities.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.


• Extensive knowledge and experience working with SAP component of the Finance Module.


• Experience applying regulations and procedures for various payment types in accordance with the Financial Administration Manual (FAM), General Manual of Administration (GMA), Financial Administration Information Circulars (FAIC), and the Central Accounts Payable intranet.


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse community partners, using tact and diplomacy.


• Ability to prioritize, work effectively under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.


• Effective verbal communication skills.


• Effectivewritten communication skills.


• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve SAP payment issues.


• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook, or compatible software applications.


• Knowledge of SAP payment journal entry and double-entry postings.

Desired:

• Knowledge of foreign currency requirements for provincial payments.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.


• Must be physically capable of performing the duties related to the position, such as,but not limited to, moving boxes from various heights, or bending to change consumables in several printers.


• Must have the ability to work Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.