Senior Financial Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

FCAC has its own classification system (RE and REX). The advertised positions are classified at the RE-05 level, which are equivalent to the position levels identified above.

Duties

The Senior Financial Analyst performs all corporate accounting functions for timely, complete and accurate reporting, and ensures effective and efficient delivery of financial services to all Agency divisions and employees.

Work environment

Located in downtown Ottawa (but fully equipped to work virtually), FCAC is a small separate agency subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). We offer the same pension and benefits plans as the core public administration. In addition you will benefit from a minimum of four (4) weeks of vacation leave per year, earn a competitive salary, and be eligible for performance pay. We are also pleased to offer flexible work arrangements and a broad range of learning opportunities to help you grow and contribute your best. We have our own unique classification system (RE and REX) with relevant equivalences noted above. Our people are our strength and we're looking for highly engaged and talented individuals to join our team!

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one term position within the Agency.

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)

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 possession for a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA).

Degree equivalency

Recent* and significant** experience in analyzing and interpreting complex*** financial information, provide briefings and recommendations to senior management and clients;

Experience in the use of the SAP financial system;

Experience using Excel and pivot tables;

Recent*and significant** experience in the interpretation and application of financial acts, regulations, policies and directives within the federal government;

Recent* and significant** experience in the preparation of detailed analysis and submission of the monthly Trial Balance;

Recent* experience in the preparation of annual Departmental Financial Statements (DFS), Future-Oriented Statement of Operations (FOSO), Quarterly Financial Reports (QFR), or other external reporting; and

Recent* experience in the preparation of the Public Accounts of Canada.

* Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five years.
** Significant experience is defined as experience in which the person’s primary responsibilities include these duties, and refers to the breadth and depth as well as to the complexity of the tasks that a person could be expected to have acquired by performing these duties over a period of approximately 24 months.
*** Complex refers to situations that require knowledge of many intricate or interconnected elements and of the relationships between these elements to arrive at a solution.

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

A recognized professional accounting designation (Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA));

Recent* and significant** experience in negotiating, establishing, and maintaining effective relationships with senior management**** and key stakeholders;

Experience using Business Intelligence reporting tools (for example, Cognos Business Intelligence or SAP Web Intelligence); and

Significant** experience in at least one of the following functions: accounting operations, corporate reporting, corporate accounting, budgeting, planning, costing, financial systems, internal controls, financial policies, or audit (internal or external).

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards;
Knowledge of federal laws, policies, directives, standards and guidelines respecting financial management in the federal government.

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Adaptability

Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Ability and willingness to work occasional overtime.

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

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line or persons without access to the internet are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the education and experience described in your answers to the screening questions.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email and/or PSRS. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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.