About this role
Competition # : 49372 Department: Finance and Treasury Board Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Term Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: ¿30-Jul-26 ¿ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us
At the Department of Finance and Treasury Board we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province's financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal and management services - including the preparation of the provincial budget - as well as ensure government plans are coordinated and fiscally responsible. We are constantly looking for new and better ways to plan, manage, budget and invest.
https://www.novascotia.ca/finance/en/home/default.aspx
About Our Opportunity
As the Financial Services Officer (FSO), you will be responsible for administering the general accounting function including account reconciliation, financial and comparative analysis of contract records and progress payments. You may also be responsible for the review and analysis of various transactions in determining recoverables and cost shared items including the Federal and Municipal Cost Share Agreements and monitoring of electronic interfaces with particular large volume vendors. As the Financial Services Officer you will report to a Financial Services Officer 3 or may report directly/indirectly to the Manager, Financial Advisory Services.
Primary Accountabilities
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