Financial Services Assistant

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Duties

This position reports to the Manager of Finance, and supports the financial management and accounting functions of the Agency. Duties will include assisting with budgeting, forecasting, accounting and development and implementation of controls and policies in support of the Agency’s execution of its mandate.

Work environment

At the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), we are invested in our people, our communities, and our economy. Every single one of our employees contributes to our success – and the success of our region. We work together to help businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, to develop and diversify local economies in our communities, and to champion the strengths of Atlantic Canada. ACOA is proud to have consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the federal government over the past decade.

ACOA has a team of dynamic and talented professionals who:
• Do Big things within a small organization.
• Take pride in the results of our work.
• Promote work/life balance.
• Provide an environment that encourages and supports continuous learning throughout your career.

That's who we are. If that's who you want to be, then ACOA could be the place for you.

Come build a stronger Atlantic economy with us !

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process.

A pool of candidates will be created and will be used to staff similar temporary (determinate, assignment, secondment, acting) or permanent (indeterminate, deployment) positions.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:

Completion of a post-secondary diploma in a field related to the position, such as business administration.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

• Experience in providing accounting and financial support services such reconciling and analyzing accounts, preparing journal entries, and generating financial reports.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Excel or similar software in developing or designing financial reports or schedules.

*Experience is defined as engagement in the performance of these duties normally associated with a minimum period of one year.

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

Education:

Specialization in accounting.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

• Experience applying financial policies, procedures, and standards, and providing advice to staff on their application.
• Experience in extracting and compiling information from various sources for the use of others.
• Experience working with a financial management system.

*Experience is defined as engagement in the performance of these duties normally associated with a minimum period of one year.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:

• Communication (Oral and Written)
• Analytical Thinking
• Critical judgment
• Client Focus
• Attention to detail

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Availability to work occasionally on evenings and weekends.

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

• PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their application online via the jobs.gc.ca site, as you must complete the screening questionnaire. Failure to provide a complete application consisting of both the screening questions answers and a resume, may result in your application being rejected.
• Various assessment tools may be used.
• All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidate.
• You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials.
• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
• For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for assessment purposes. This will include invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users. It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

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.