Stream 1: Financial Analyst Stream 2: Accountant - Comptroller

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one term FI-02 position. A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions within various units and locations with the Department of National Defence.

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:

Stream 1 - FI-01
Graduation with a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics.

Stream 2 - FI-02
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. The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified General Accountant (CGA).

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Stream 1 - FI-01
Experience in one of the following four areas:
• Analyzing financial information and preparing reports for management
• Using financial systems
• Providing advice, guidance and interpretation on financial information, policies, or procedures
• Processing financial transactions

Stream 2 - FI-02
Significant* experience in any three of the following five areas:
• Analyzing financial information and preparing reports for management
• Business planning and/or resource management
• Using financial systems
• Managing an in-year budget
• Providing advice, guidance and interpretation on financial information, policies, or procedures

*Significant experience is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired over a period of 2 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities: (Both streams)

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
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Stream 2 – FI-02
Ability to supervise staff

Personal Suitability: (Both Streams)

Demonstrating integrity and Respect
Thinking Things Through
Working Effectively with Others
Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented
Reliability

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

Asset Qualifications:

Experience:
Experience using SAP
Experience in the supervision of staff
Experience with salary management

Organizational Need:
Increase employment equity representation may be sought through the recruitment of members of one of the four employment equity groups (women, aboriginal, disability, visible minority)

Operational Requirements:
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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

A random and/or topdown selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.