Program Accounting Analyst

Reporting to the Manager, Program Accounting, the Program Accounting Analyst is accountable for analyzing project expenditures from activation to completion. This will include working with multiple stakeholders to analyze actuals, and provide meaningful insights, ensuring compliance with OCI’s use of funds policies. In addition, the Program Accounting Analyst will be responsible for other functions including account reconciliations, analysis, process improvements and regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders, providing intelligent information and data to support informed decision making

Analyze and review incoming project expenditure claim requests for accuracy before payment is made.

Review submitted budgets and ensures compliance with eligible OCI expenses guidelines.

Analyze program commitments and expenditures.

Participate in pre-close and post-close analysis and provide meaningful insight to activity, trends, unusual and significant transactions

Ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with GAAP; expenses (including accruals) are accurately recorded and complete; and reconciliations are properly prepared and supported

Analyze complex financial data sets, translating them into clear and easy to understand reports for stakeholders.

Respond to all project related financials inquiries from internal and external contacts.

Generate and analyze project related reports to enhance decision making.

Monitor process workflow and assist colleagues as needed to balance workload.

Regularly analyze and review operational and financial processes to identify areas for improvement and efficiency.

Assists the Manager, Program Accounting with the preparation of audit binders.

Collaborate with various operational functions and provide backup support; assist with other projects and duties as required.