Roles and Responsibilities

Responsible for the Finance module which includes:

• Deliver the work programme set by the Executive Director Finance.
• Banner Upgrades – review new features, enhancements, testing.
• Coordination with ITS team for testing and implementation of Banner defect resolutions.
• Finance communications and user support resources.
• Month-end system scheduling, processing and integrity.
• Project leadership and committee participation for Finance and University ERP initiatives.
• Security access to the Finance systems and components.
• Year-end system scheduling, processing and integrity.
• Maintenance of the Finance Web Page, Repository, Finance Server

Maintenance of master file data:

• Coordinate the approval and processing of new account code requests.
• Create and maintain chart of account elements: fund, organization, program, activity.
• Maintain other master files such as Banner Finance identification numbers, bank accounts, master files for non-staff payroll

Support core accounting and other administrative units in the following areas:

• Accounting data analysis.
• Batch journal voucher transaction loads
• Electronic approval queues
• Transaction feeds to Finance from other modules, including Accounts Receivable, Budget, and HR-Payroll.
• Provide back-up support for critical processes such as: Payments – cheques, Direct Deposits to the Bank, Student Upload, Bank Reconciliation upload
• Provide on-going user support and training for financial systems – resolving non routine and complex issues.

Support the Finance reporting systems and database:

• Develop and deliver standard and customized end-user reports

Network Support Area:

• Provides workstation and network support to Finance units.
• Assess, recommend, and facilitate purchase of IT equipment
• Maintenance of IT equipment register, warranty etc.

Business and systems analysis:

• Business requirements elicitation, analysis and design.
• Develop functional requirement specifications documents
• Develop technical specifications documents
• Develop end user manuals
• Initiate, review, and implement improvements and best practices for financial processes.

Staff development:

• Identify and coordinate professional and technical training for staff
• End user training and awareness

Data verification and audit reporting:

• Regular verification of control reports
• Addressing audit requests and queries
• Follow-up incomplete documents with users