Financial Analyst

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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If you have previously applied on process number 18-DND-IA-HALFX-429981 (Reference Number: DND18J-015933-000355), you will need to reapply on this poster.

No cover letter is required, however we require fulsome responses to the Screening Questions as part of your application. The answers to the screening questions will be the main source of information used by the assessment board to determine whether you meet the essential and asset education and experience factors. Your answers to the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR MISSING INFORMATION. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in the rejection of your application.

CRITERIA TO BE ASSESSED THROUGH THE SCREENING QUESTIONS:

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION will be assessed through the screening questions. In your responses to the screening questions, please ensure that you:
a) Provide concrete and detailed examples to justify your responses (please provide examples that occurred within the last three (3) years)
b) Specify the approximate timeframe that each example occurred (ie. February - June 2017)
c) Clearly identify which organization you were working for at the time

Please note that in addition to all assessment methods, correspondence and communication in relation to this selection process may also be used to assess certain qualifications.

You must clearly indicate your education level. Candidates invited to the assessment stage will be required to provide ORIGINAL proof of their education credentials, i.e., their degree and official transcript. It is your responsibility to provide this information when requested.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca

The public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognized credential assessment service.

Failure to produce Canadian equivalency will result in you being eliminated from the process.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with specialization* in accounting, finance, business administration, OR commerce AND experience related to positions in the Financial Management Group; OR possession of a recognized Canadian professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA or CPA).
*For this selection process, specialization is defined as successful completion of six (6) accounting and/or finance courses at the university level.

Degree equivalency

Experience managing an in-year budget.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Experience in 3 of the following 4 areas:
• Experience analyzing financial information and preparing reports for management
• Experience in business planning and/or resource management
• Experience using financial systems
• Experience in providing advice, guidance and interpretation on financial information, policies, or procedures

*Experience is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired over a period of 1 year.

Ability to analyze financial data, evaluate issues and recommend plans and solutions
Ability to plan and prioritize work to meet deadlines
Ability to provide advice to clients and management
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Client service oriented
Reliable
Initiative
Judgment

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

Possession of a recognized Canadian professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA or CPA).

Degree equivalency

Must be willing to travel, as required.
Must be willing to work overtime, as required.

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

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.