Vanessa Wurm
McLennan,Canada
Summary
Please consider my application for the position of Manager, Revenue & Cost Sharing.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Financial Anaylyst
Children and Family Services, GoA
07.2017 - Current
- Provided valuable insights by leading regular variance analysis reviews on actuals.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes, resulting in more efficient delivery of critical information to stakeholders.
- Facilitated accurate expense tracking through diligent maintenance of general ledger accounts and reconciliations
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and increase operational efficiency
- Reviewed and revised policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Government financial legislation, Acts and Directives
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in processes and potential areas of improvement
- Created and maintained precise and accurate reports.
- Enabled informed decision-making by presenting key findings from complex data sets in clear, concise formats for leadership
- Trained and mentored new analysts on policies and procedures to maximize team agility and performance
- Supervised and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Financial Analyst – Budget Officer 2
Children's Services, GoA
02.2001 - 07.2017
- Coordinated and prepared quarterly and annual financial statement including working papers, schedules, notes and quarterly accruals
- Responsible and accountable for the preparation and analysis of the Region's short and long term budget allocation, quarterly financial statements working papers, revenue/expenditure forecasting and caseload data information.
- Reviewed estimated expenditure accruals for accuracy and reasonableness.
- Created and modified adhoc reports to meet the needs of regional staff for reporting of actuals and budget requirements
- Worked closely with the management and staff in developing innovative solutions to financial issues
- Presented quarterly financial reports to the senior leadership team and Regional Director (or past CEO)
- Provide ongoing advice, guidance and appropriate tools to management and staff to assist them with interpreting financial and associated non-financial information such as program definitions
- Coordinate, analyze and process the monthly accruals and correcting accounting entries to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Prepare DFNA and Inter-regional billing/entries for necessary cost recoveries
- Provided financial analysis of contracted agencies quarterly financial reports to ensure government funds are utilized according to the contracted agreement
- In a supporting capacity, performed accounting officer duties when required, including review and releasing of vendor payments, cash deposits and voiced cheques.
- Provide guidance to staff for appropriate usage of account and program codes
- Provide supervision, training and guidance to the Financial Accountant to ensure their performance with financial reporting, policy interpretation, and contractual financial duties meet the required outcomes
- Participated in projects such as Ministry wide Consolidation Project Internal Change Management Team, testing of the capital asset module, and project committee member for the developing of the accounts receivable processes
Financial Accountant
Children Family Services Authority, GoA
07.2000 - 02.2001
- Work closely with staff in obtaining the required reports to generate billings for services and to maintain tracking systems for the purpose of forecasting
- Generate the required Imagis expenditure reports and aid Budget Officer in analysis of report
- Assist the Budget Officer(s) in the preparation of monthly forecast reports for clients and other requirements of assigned clients
- Set-up and organized the previously Child and Family Services Authority's contract files and assist contract specialist with the evaluations of contracts
- Prepared financial statements for previously Child and Family Services Authority's and provide back-up documentation for files
- Assisted in the presentation of the financial statements to the CEO of the regional authorities
Education
Business Administration Diploma - intermediate accounting, taxation, cost accounting, finance, audits and computer skills
Grande Prairie Regional College
Grande Prairie, AB05.2000
Skills
- Decision Making and Problem Solving
- Financial statements expertise
- Data analyzing and variance reporting
- Excellent attention to detail
- Financial Forecasting
- Flexible team player
- Superior time management
- Team building and employee training
Certification
- Financial Reporting for Members in the Public Sector
- Performance Measures and Budgeting for Government
- Leadership Program
- Occupational Health & Safety and Wellness committee member
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Financial Anaylyst
Children and Family Services, GoA
07.2017 - Current
Financial Analyst – Budget Officer 2
Children's Services, GoA
02.2001 - 07.2017
Financial Accountant
Children Family Services Authority, GoA
07.2000 - 02.2001
- Financial Reporting for Members in the Public Sector
- Performance Measures and Budgeting for Government
- Leadership Program
- Occupational Health & Safety and Wellness committee member
Business Administration Diploma - intermediate accounting, taxation, cost accounting, finance, audits and computer skills
Grande Prairie Regional College
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