Senior Forensic Accountant

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

AMENDMENT TO EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Work environment

Did you know that Public Services and Procurement Canada was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers in 2018 for a second year in a row? We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

As an organization, Public Services and Procurement Canada strives to give all its employees opportunities to achieve organizational, professional and personal goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace, mobilized and supported by leadership at all levels. For more information on PSPC's People Management Philosophy and Our Commitments please see the following link: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/apropos-about/pe-pc-eng.html.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures and language requirements within the Public Services and Procurement Canada.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in accounting, business administration, commerce, finance or some other specialty relevant to the position.

NOTE: When education is required, candidates must always have a university degree. The courses for the specialization do not necessarily have to be part of a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

AND

Professional certification: Possession of a recognized professional accounting designation such as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified General Accountant (CGA).

Degree equivalency

Experience


Recent* and at least four (4) years’ experience conducting in-depth financial analysis.
Recent* and at least four (4) years’ experience producing professional accounting reports (written).
Recent* and at least three (3) years’ experience in planning and conducting audit engagements.
Recent* and at least two (2) years’ experience conducting a quality assurance review of either co-workers or subordinates professional accounting or audit work.

*Recent experience is defined as within the past 5 years

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset Specialized designation*

*CA-designated Specialist in Investigative and Forensic Accounting CA.IFA, or possession of the Diploma in Investigative and Forensic Accounting (DIFA). Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Certified Fraud Investigator (CFI). Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). Chartered Business Valuator (CBV). Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) credential.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential
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

Knowledge

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles in Canada and bookkeeping concepts.
Knowledge of forensic accounting methods and techniques in a civil litigations context.
Knowledge of the stratagems of fraudulent transactions and legal elements of fraud and investigations.
In-depth knowledge of various financial information research and collection techniques in an investigation context.

Ability

Ability to collect, manage and analyze financial information
Ability to analyze, synthesize and process information in accounting, banking and financial data.
Ability to identify and develop tests for internal controls.
Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally.
Ability to approach problem solving in a critical and analytical manner.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Personal Suitability

Adaptability
Judgment
Effective interpersonal relationships
Persuasiveness
Initiative
Client Service Competency level 1

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

Asset Experience

Experience working as a forensic accountant.
Experience working in an internal or civil investigation environment.
Experience working with large corporations (Revenue greater than $50M) or with public companies in the area of forensic accounting, investigations, internal controls or policy development and analysis.

Organizational needs

Public Services and Procurement Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) would be considered.

Operational Requirements

Be willing and able to work overtime on short notice
Be willing and able to travel occasionally

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

Asset qualifications may be used at the screening stage. Please ensure to indicate if you meet the asset qualifications (education and experience). A person may be appointed even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, it may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Level 1: Delivers high-quality client service
Behaviours required to effectively respond to diverse client needs and maintain positive relationships with clients.

Listens actively to clients, demonstrates an understanding of diverse client needs and fosters effective two-way communication.
Communicates with clients in a timely manner to provide necessary information and services and to identify potential issues.
Gathers information and consults appropriate parties, when needed, to follow up on client requests.
Resolves client service issues, including urgent ones, in a timely manner.
Follows applicable government policies, regulations and procedures impacting client service.
Demonstrates an understanding of own roles and responsibilities, and those of other parties involved in providing client services.
Prioritizes own work to meet client needs within agreed and sometimes tight timelines

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.