Financial Analyst at the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada currently in the financial management advisors (FMA) team and also responsible for all cost recovery, salary recovery, overpayments, emergency salary advances, priority payments and salary asset transfers.
Acquired secret clearance in 2018
Valid SLE tests (CEE/CEE)
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
FINANCIAL ANALYST
IMPACT ASSESSMENT AGENCY OF CANADA
02.2023 - Current
Salary Forecasting Tool (SFT) Management: Maintain and update Salary Forecasting Tool (SFT) in SAP, ensuring accuracy and reliability of salary projections to support effective financial planning.
Finance-Related Inquiries: Address finance-related inquiries regarding policies, guidelines, and procedures, providing clear, concise, and comprehensive responses to stakeholders to ensure understanding and compliance.
Journal Voucher Preparation: Prepare journal vouchers for both salary and non-salary transactions, ensuring proper documentation, accuracy, and full compliance with established financial policies and procedures.
Salary Recovery Management: Lead initiation, processing, and completion of all salary recoveries, including receivables and payables, to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely resolution of outstanding balances.
Variance Analysis: Analyze and resolve salary variances between forecasted amounts and actual expenditures, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions to align with budget expectations.
Financial Review Coordination: Schedule, coordinate, and lead periodic review meetings with senior management, facilitating in-depth discussions on financial performance, variances, and necessary budget adjustments.
Budget Allocation Support: Collaborate with senior management during financial resource allocation process to strategically advise on budget distribution based on forecasts and financial priorities.
Financial Analysis for Staffing Requests: Provide financial analysis for staffing action requests, assessing potential financial risks (low, medium, or high) and supporting decision-making in resource allocation.
Cost Recovery Project Leadership: Lead financial efforts for cost recovery projects, overseeing analysis, invoicing, tracking, and reporting to ensure efficient resource utilization and maintain accurate financial records.
Payment Management: Manage inquiries and actions related to overpayments, emergency salary advances, and priority payments, including issuing ESA/PPs and coordinating recovery efforts in a timely and effective manner.
Reporting and Briefings: Develop detailed briefing materials, financial reports, and presentations for senior management, clearly communicating key financial insights, trends, and actionable recommendations to inform strategic decisions.
Asset Transfer Coordination: Facilitate transfer of assets related to salary transactions between departments, ensuring compliance with financial policies and accuracy in financial records and reporting.
ANALYST, DATA AND REPORTING
SERVICE CANADA
11.2019 - 02.2023
Invoice and Expense Management: Process credit card payments for invoices, generate Operational & Maintenance (O&M) reports for clients, and manage employee reimbursement requests via the designated gateway.
Recognition and Awards: Oversee administration of recognition programs, including the procurement of Instant Awards, providing clients with clear guidelines, and issuing years of service certificates.
Translation and Settlement: Retrieve Translation Bureau invoices for various general directorates and manage interdepartmental settlement requests, including translation services and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs).
Journal and Financial Transactions: Prepare journal vouchers for inter-branch and intra-branch salary transactions and manage SAP tasks such as creating Purchase Requisitions (PReq), Service Entry Sheets, and monitoring contract-related expenses.
Expenditure and Procurement Coordination: Review procurement documents, offer client guidance, create Travel, Hospitality, Conference, and Event Expenditure (THCEE) packages, and manage Blanket Acting Designation Memorandum (BADM) and Financial Signing Authority (FSA) requests.
Reporting and Reconciliation: Reconcile salary and non-salary reports, including Variance Pay and Monthly Acquisition Card reports, and record training expenditures in the branch’s Learning Plan.
Financial Policy Monitoring: Ensure adherence to financial policies, recommend improvements, and coordinate the Membership Plan, Conference Plan, International Travel Plan, and Quarterly Proactive Disclosure reports.
Administrative Support: Continue to perform key administrative functions from previous roles in the Income, Security, and Social Development Branch, ensuring efficient operations.