Senior Financial Analyst

Update: The posting period has been extended until 30-07-2019.

Important messages

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Work environment

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) supports various initiatives to recruit, retain and promote Indigenous employees.

These Departments offer a challenging, diverse and enriching work environment for Indigenous employees as well as a whole range of resources and services (language training, social and cultural activities, access to Elders, Spiritual Teachers, Indigenous Community Leaders, etc.) in order to enhance your career.

In the context of reconciliation, ISC and CIRNAC supports Aboriginal peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) and Northerners in their efforts to improve social well-being and economic prosperity to the benefit of all Canadians.

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)

A 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 designation for Chartered Professional Accountant (CGA, CMA or CA).

Degree equivalency

Recent experience* in budgeting, financial planning and analysis.
Experience in providing strategic financial advice to managers and/or clients.

*Recent experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired over a period of one (1) year, within the past five (5) years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Indigenous Services Canada’s priorities and mandate.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Knowledge of the Federal Government Annual Financial Cycle.

Ability to interpret financial policies and provide advice.
Ability to make recommendations, presentations and briefings.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and meet tight timelines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communication effectively in writing.

Judgement
Initiative
Effective Interpersonal skills
Thoroughness
Dependability

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

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

Experience in using SAP financial system and/or other Government of Canada financial system.
Experience in Supervision.
Experience in Quality Management.
Experience in Accounting operations.
Experience in Aboriginal Financial Management ( Certificate Aboriginal Financial Management).
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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Women, Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.
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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ablility to work overtime on short notice.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

*IMPORTANT NOTE*: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) by responding to the screening questions in the online application. Please write one (1) to two (2) paragraphs per qualification demonstrating how you meet the experience required. Resumes MAY be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the screening questions.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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