Financial Analyst - **ANTICIPATORY**

Important messages

*** NOTE: It is not required to submit a cover letter for this selection process. However, applicants MUST complete the screening questions that will be generated by the system automatically once the candidate applies. Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their responses to the screening questions how they meet the Essential Qualifications (education AND experiences) as well as the Asset Qualifications (if applicable). Supporting details are required for each qualification, explaining, for example, the extent of the experience and relevant dates. The answers provided to the screening questions will be the main source of information and the curriculum vitae will only be referred to as a secondary source of information. Failure to provide complete answers may result in job applications being screened from further consideration in this process.

Intent of the process

ANTICIPATORY : A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established from this selection process and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, various linguistic profiles as well as various security clearances within the Canada Border Services Agency.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics AND experience related to positions in the Financial Management Group.

- OR –

Eligibility for a recognized professional accounting or internal Auditors designation (i.e., CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA).

NOTE:
“Degree” means a baccalaureate or higher level degree.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Significant* experience in the application and interpretation of accounting principles.

Significant* experience in the preparation or review of internal or external financial reports.

Significant* experience in providing advices and recommendations on complex** financial questions to immediate supervisor or clients.

NOTES :
* “Significant” means direct responsibility during at least two (2) continuous years within the last five (5) years.

**The complexity refers to the depth, breadth of the financial issues being addressed.

Clear and specific examples must be provided by candidates in their application and demonstrate evidence of accountabilities and deliverables.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
English or French Essential

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the Canada Border Services Agency mandate.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
1. Judgment
2. Initiative
3. Team work
4. Attention to details

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Designation from a professional accounting or internal audit association (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA or CIA).

Degree equivalency

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
Significant* experience using Microsoft Excel advanced functions (such as macros, filters, financial formulas, logical or lookup functions).

Significant* experience in analyzing financial transactions to ensure compliance with applicable procedures, policies, directives or guidelines.

Significant* experience in the completion of various phases of internal or external financial audits or reviews.

Significant* experience in the assessment the effectiveness of internal control financial frameworks.

Experience working for the Federal Public Service**.

Experience in using SAP.

NOTE:
* Significant means having direct responsibility during at least two (2) continuous years within the last five (5) years.

** “working for the Federal Public Service” means having worked (currently or previously) as a public servant, a casual worker, a student or a consultant, for a department, a Crown Corporation, or a Federal Agency.

Clear and specific examples must be provided by candidates in their application and demonstrate evidence of accountabilities and deliverables.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Placement of Canada Border Services Agency employees affected by Workforce Adjustment.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

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ASSESSMENT
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A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

LEAVE/ABSENCES DURING THIS SELECTION PROCESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Departmental contact of any pre-approved leave throughout the duration of the process in order to facilitate scheduling of evaluations. One (1) alternate date will be possible only if requested for the following reasons: 1) Medical reasons with doctor’s certificate 2) Death in your immediate family 3) Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans or training plans (made before the advertisement posting date) 4) Religious reasons or another reason that is considered reasonable by the assessment committee.

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OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
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Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Official language proficiency: due to its unique character, this essential qualification could be assessed and required solely upon appointment. It is therefore the candidate’s responsibility to inform the person in charge of the selection process if he/she obtains the linguistic requirements after the pool has been established. Also, a person who initially failed linguistic testing could be introduced into the pool of qualified candidates during the pool’s validity period if he/she is assessed again through another selection process or following linguistic training.

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COMMUNICATION
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It is the candidate’s responsibility to inform the Departmental contact involved in this selection process of any change of contact information during the selection process and during the validity period of the pool.

Candidates must provide a valid email address as communication for this process will be conducted by email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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OTHER INFORMATION
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Candidates must meet all the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.