Financial Officer

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Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DNDs role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an important part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one (1) vacancy immediately. A pool of candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions with various language and security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

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

Education:

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.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience in the provision of financial management services such as budget reconciliation and auditing, financial planning, financial data analysis and validation.

Experience in advising on financial matters.

Experience in the production of financial reports.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge of financial management in the Government of Canada, including the Financial Administration Act.

Ability:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Competencies:

Demonstrating Integrity and Respect.
Thinking Things Through.
Working Effectively with Others.
Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

Occupational Certification:

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).

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

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

Information on employment equity

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.

Ability and willingness to travel in Canada.

Limited opportunities for leave towards the end of fiscal years.

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

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.