Combinations of education and equivalent experience will be considered High-level critical thinking and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to operate within a complex decentralized work environment Ability to act decisively and to exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment on a wide range of issues Ability to work in a high pressure multi-faceted environment and to make critical decisions within a short time frame Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and summarize complex issues Superior verbal and written, interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation and mediation skills Ability to deal with ambiguity and to handle sensitive material appropriately Extensive knowledge of the University of Alberta policies, procedures and operating requirements Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) in French with functional communications abilities in English (verbal and written) Computer proficiency in software such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Access 5. INDEPENDENCE OF ACTION: Describe the initiative required, the creativity and original thought, and also the amount of direction and control received from the supervisor or standard practices and precedents. A. What types of decisions are made independently? Conducts ongoing and annual budget reviews to ensure compliance with budget process and policy Identifies and implements solutions to improve processes or procedures Makes recommendations for cost containment, internal control improvements and future planning Optimizes reporting tools to enhance analytical and reporting requirements, to meet deadlines, or to conduct rigorous financial analysis Provides advice on the status of financial accounts Investigates and resolves accounting errors B. For what actions is it necessary to consult someone? Are approvals or instructions verbal or in writing? Proposal for system and policy changes discussed with supervisor Move funds from account to other based upon historical data and research forecast budget Reports financial concerns to the supervisor Consults with the Campus Senior Management Team prior to making significant changes to budgets Instructions are mostly verbal but significant changes are written to ensure consistency 6. CONSEQUENCE OF ERRORS: Identify the extent of losses which result from mistakes in judgment or poor decisions (typical instances, not rare or extreme ones), and the responsibility for safety of others.
Combinations of education and equivalent experience will be considered High-level critical thinking and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to operate within a complex decentralized work environment Ability to act decisively and to exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment on a wide range of issues Ability to work in a high pressure multi-faceted environment and to make critical decisions within a short time frame Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and summarize complex issues Superior verbal and written, interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation and mediation skills Ability to deal with ambiguity and to handle sensitive material appropriately Extensive knowledge of the University of Alberta policies, procedures and operating requirements Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) in French with functional communications abilities in English (verbal and written) Computer proficiency in software such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Access 5. INDEPENDENCE OF ACTION: Describe the initiative required, the creativity and original thought, and also the amount of direction and control received from the supervisor or standard practices and precedents. A. What types of decisions are made independently? Conducts ongoing and annual budget reviews to ensure compliance with budget process and policy Identifies and implements solutions to improve processes or procedures Makes recommendations for cost containment, internal control improvements and future planning Optimizes reporting tools to enhance analytical and reporting requirements, to meet deadlines, or to conduct rigorous financial analysis Provides advice on the status of financial accounts Investigates and resolves accounting errors B. For what actions is it necessary to consult someone? Are approvals or instructions verbal or in writing? Proposal for system and policy changes discussed with supervisor Move funds from account to other based upon historical data and research forecast budget Reports financial concerns to the supervisor Consults with the Campus Senior Management Team prior to making significant changes to budgets Instructions are mostly verbal but significant changes are written to ensure consistency 6. CONSEQUENCE OF ERRORS: Identify the extent of losses which result from mistakes in judgment or poor decisions (typical instances, not rare or extreme ones), and the responsibility for safety of others.