Financial Analyst

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Intent of the process

A pool of essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within the Department in Matane. These positions are of different tenures.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics
OR
Possession of the Government of Canada Financial Management Certificate.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Significant experience* in at least one of the following:
• Cost management
• Financial forecasting
• Accounting
• Financial analysis, advice and recommendation
* "Significant experience" is defined as being one in which the person's primary responsibilities include these duties and refers to the breadth and depth as well as complexity of tasks that could be expected to have been obtained by carrying out the functions for a cumulative period of twelve (12) months.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

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

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
Client service Competency – Level 1.
Ability to master MS Excel to create complex spreadsheets.
Ability to analyze.
Ability to make recommendations and give advice.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
PLEASE NOTE that your job application and resume will be used to assess your "Ability to communicate effectively in writing".

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
Thinking things through.
Focus on Quality and Details.
Engagement - Working effectively with people, organizations and partners.

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

ASSETS QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with a specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce, economics or other related field.

Degree equivalency

Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA, RIA/CMA, or CGA).

Experience in costing or cost recovery.

Experience in SAP (Financial modules).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and remains current in your PSRS Applicant Account.

Your resume may be used to validate the experience examples you provide in the experience questionnaire.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Asset qualifications may be used for screening purposes.

Candidate's assessment could take the form of one or more of the following: written examinations, interviews, practical exercises, reference checks.

Assessments will be conducted at locations of the employer's choice and may require candidates to travel to this location. Candidates will be required to pay for all travel and relocation expenses related to this process, including travel expenses for assessment purposes.

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.