Financial Controls and Communication Analyst

at University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada

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Salary

Not given in the advert

Closing date

Open until filled

Start

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Type of post

Administration and business
A support post, not a teaching post.

First seen

30 October 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day.

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Job Requisition ID:

2026-02986

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Group:

Staff

Job Category:

Financial Planning and Reporting

Employment Type:

Temporary

Department:

Vice-President, Administration and Finance - Risk Management and Compliance

Hiring Range:

$73,695.42 - $92,119.28

Posting Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

TERM: 12 months

This position is being offered as a Secondment or contract opportunity.

The internal posting deadline for this position is October 16, 2026, at 11:59PM.

Job Description:

Primary Purpose

The Financial Controls and Communications Analyst is accountable for the execution of activities relating to the review of transactions and processes to ensure controls are adequate, effective, and in compliance with published guidelines and procedures. The role also assists in the documentation, testing and communication of financial policies and procedures to ensure they are well understood and followed.

Key Accountabilities

Design and execute internal control reviews

• Document business processes and internal controls within financial business cycles, identifying control gaps, and working with the financial/business cycle stream leads (or their delegates) to address them

• Analyze specific financial data to help identify trends or patterns that could be indicative of fraudulent activities

• Participate in designing a review plan and testing templates for new test items identified

• Conduct post-reviews of financial transactions (i.e., bank deposits, P-Card, reimbursement claims, etc.) to ensure processes are followed, identify control improvements, and evaluate compliance with internal policies and procedures and with external statutes and regulations

• Produce accurate, timely, and complete analysis and reports related to the results of internal control reviews completed

• Assist in the preparation of review findings and recommendations for communication to the University community

Support the development and delivery of communications and training

• Assist in preparation and distribution of various communications throughout the year, including year-end memos and instructions, systems upgrade information, new initiatives and developments and other relevant information

• Update and develop content for the Finance WCMS website(s) and Confluence wiki

• Assess inventory of financial information currently available to the University community (website/Share Point/Confluence/other), develop a schedule for refreshing such guidance on a periodic basis, and assist in updating Finance-related materials according to the schedule

• In collaboration with the functional areas within Finance, participate in developing manuals and training materials for financial processes and systems

Provide advice, training and direction on policies, controls, and best practices

• Keep current on changes in accounting, best business practices, as well as government and University policies and procedures, to apply sound professional judgment and recommend improvements

• Participate in evaluating business and accounting issues which requires identifying problems, researching alternatives, preparing analysis, and making recommendations

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