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Information Management and Technology (IMT) Governance (part of Strategic Planning and Financial Services)Project Management and ReportingData Collection and AnalysisCompiling, analyzing, negotiating and reporting department IMT operating and capital budgetsBudget coordination and consolidation, liaised with stakeholders from multiple ministriesDeveloped project plans, tracked project deliverables, communicated project status, highlighted issues to management in a timely mannerAssisted with strategic decision-making with the goal of making sure projects proceeded in accordance with the overall direction of the Ministry and the Government of AlbertaEnsured that projects are completed on time and met the business and operational outcomes and requirementsStrong interpersonal communication and team building skills utilized in the interaction with diverse groups of stakeholders

Project Set-Up, Maintenance and ClosureMaintaining BudgetsReviewing contracts, ensuring compliance to regulatory standardsReconciliation (Project, GL, Bank accounts)Recording and reviewing revenue entries and supplemental costsTracking missing time sheets3rd party timesheet reconciliationTimecard Submission (staff, contractors, third party sub-contractors)Variance AnalysisMonth end reporting preparationProject revenue and cost reporting, analysis and reconciliationMonthly project financial review with managementFinancial Analysis - W.I.P., hard limits, Write-on's, Write-off's, provisionsBacklog ReviewVendor invoice review, coding, Invoicing(Time & Material, Fixed Fee/Billing)Freelancer accrualsInvoicing - Time and Material and Fix Price, Progress BillingFollowing up on Outstanding AR, Collection CallingExceptional organizational, interpersonal and communication skillsDecision Making skillsAnalytical mindset and attention to detailOracle Project Accounting System (PAS), PeopleSoft, Hyperion, UltiproPositive team player, flexible, adaptable, collaborative, takes initiative, builds strong relationshipsExcellent Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills

Full Cycle AccountingJob CostingProject review and approvals Collaborated with Architects, Interior Designers and Principals (Business Owners)Reviewed contracts, client and vendor invoicesInitiated client billing (fixed price, progress/percent billing)Built strong relationships with peers and senior management