Manager, Contract Administration

The Corporate Services Branch of the Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement requires an energetic and highly-motivated individual that will be responsible for providing leadership and guidance to the Contract Administration Unit.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning and Reporting, this supervisory position provides ministry-wide services related to:

• supervising the work of the Contract Administration unit and staff management of the employees within the unit;
• adhering to and managing strict deadlines for daily, monthly, quarterly and annual activities;
• ensuring that the administration of the ministry’s contracts and the payments against those contracts adhere to the policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations that the Ministry is governed by;
• responsible for all contract administration related inquiries from Provincial Audit, Provincial Comptroller, senior management, Ministry of Finance, Ministry field offices and the general public;
• preparing reports that are utilized by senior management to support decision making;
• developing and monitoring internal processes, policies and procedures;
• identifying areas of risk or deficiencies and recommending/implementing corrective actions; and
• providing financial analysis of business operations and providing advice regarding accounting principles, FAM, internal policies and relevant legislation.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial processes including journal entries, debit memos, and reporting within the public sector. In addition, knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word, integrated financial systems and financial reporting systems is required. Knowledge of MIDAS would be considered an asset.

Typically, a candidate who qualifies for this position will have a degree in commerce, business administration, or related discipline, plus three to five years of accounting experience. A professional accounting designation (CPA) would be an asset.