Financial and Business Assistant

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

This position is in the Real Property Business Management Accounts Payable unit.
Duties as a Financial and Business Assistant would include, but not limited to:
• Pre-audit of accounts payable documentation prior to payment
• Authentication of documentation and authorities for the processing of transactions
• Financial analysis of expenditures and revenues
• General document management
• Liaison with project managers about project financials

Work environment

PSPC plays a meaningful role in the daily operations of the Government of Canada by providing innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay, pensions and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. Our Ontario Region office has embraced GC Workplace! We work in a paper lite environment which creates flexibility, encourages collaboration and the use of technology to help us work smarter.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package (including competitive salary, vacation, pension, health and dental), continuous learning and career advancement, and the possibility of flexible work arrangements to help you balance your personal and work life.

Intent of the process

The intent of this appointment process is to establish a fully assessed pool of qualified candidates. The results of this process may be used to staff similar or identical positions for future vacancies of various tenures at Public Services and Procurement Canada.

In the event that an employee of the federal public service is qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, he/she may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

An acceptable combination would include training courses relevant to the position along with 2 years of work or volunteer experience relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
1. Experience creating and maintaining spreadsheets using spreadsheet software (such as Microsoft Excel)
2. Experience in one of the following: data entry, document verification, accounts verification, accounts payable, accounts receivable

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
1. Client Service – Level 1
2. Working effectively with others
3. Values and Ethics
4. Problem Solving (UIT and GCT-1)
5. Initiative
6. Action Management
7. Oral Communication
8. Written Communication

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

Education:
Completion of at least 2 years of post-secondary education in a field related to accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
1. Experience working with financial documents such as invoices, contracts, call-ups, purchase requisitions or purchase orders
2. Experience with SAP

Willing and able to work overtime, as needed

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Tests

Cognitive Ability - Level 1

Applicants must complete the Unsupervised Internet Test of Cognitive Ability - Level 1 as part of the screening for this selection process. This test assesses general problem solving and reasoning ability. You will have 60 minutes to complete the test. You must complete the test before you submit your application for this position.

For more information, please consult: Unsupervised Internet Test of Cognitive Ability - Level 1

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.

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

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.