Finance Support: Competition #186
An Internal Posting in the PPWC Employee Group.
Castlegar
Posted:
Friday, September 28, 2018
Closes: Friday, October 05, 2018
Reporting to the Finance Lead for Project Aurora and utilizing a service excellence approach, the successful candidate will perform a wide variety of tasks in support of the Financial Record System conversion into Unit4 Business World (UBW).
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop a functional understanding of Unit 4 software in terms of Finance end user processes (timesheet entry, expense reporting, etc.)
- Adapt existing Finance processes to fit within the Business World framework, identify issues and resolve using process re-engineering as necessary
- Work with Unit 4 Implementation consultants to resolve software and/or process issues in a timely manner
- Create and/or modify software and process documentation for User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Collect, organize and analyze data
- Create and execute test plans and record results through the use of test tracking software, elevate issues requiring to Finance Lead and Coordinator as necessary
- Provide ERP users with basic troubleshooting support through project phases (Integrated Systems Testing - IST/UAT/Go-live) as related to Unit4 software
- Work with the Finance Lead and Coordinator to complete required project tasks as needed
- Liaise with other project teams and college staff to understand and document processes and/or resolve issues as necessary
- Support the work of Implementation teams as required
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Strong understanding of account rules, business processes and computer literacy
- Applicants must be highly motivated and will be required to multi-task, prioritize and have excellent attention to detail
- Strong understanding of current FRS, SRS and SLED functions and Unit 4 software
- Strong analytical skills and demonstrated proficiency in data entry
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and be highly competent with adequate instruction
- Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
Education and Experience
- Successful completion of one (2) year of the Business Administration Program with an accounting focus or a designating Accounting Program
- Minimum of 2.5-3 years of related experience in a Finance department including exposure to full-cycle accounting processes
This is a temporary, full-time position commencing as soon as possible and ending February 1, 2019 for Project Aurora with possibility of an extension until September 30, 2019. There is an opportunity for secondment provided the successful candidate holds a regular PPWC position. Salary will be Pay Grade 9, $27.54 per hour (Subject to JE Review) - in accordance with the Selkirk College PPWC Collective Agreement.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their chronological resume (along with cover letter, work references and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to . The personal information provided by applicants is collected pursuant to Sections 26 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The required personal information is collected for the purposes of supporting and evaluating your application for employment with Selkirk College and for aggregate statistical purposes. The personal information will be used, retained and only disclosed by Selkirk in accordance with FIPPA. The information is related directly to and needed by Selkirk to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications, and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.
Selkirk College is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and where each member of the college community shares a responsibility for developing and maintaining a healthy work environment in which differences are valued. The college welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal people. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
All résumés must be submitted via email.
This posting closes on Friday, October 05, 2018.