Financial Officer - several positions available

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

Global affairs is looking for dynamic, creative and motivated employees who would be interested in joining a great team of professionals and working in a stimulating environment.

If you…
→ are a Financial Management professional;
→ thrive in an environment of change and growth;
→ have strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
→ are attentive to details and produce high quality work ; and
→ work in a way that promotes a healthy workplace, then;

…submit your application now!

Work environment

ABOUT GLOBAL AFFAIRS CANADA
Global Affairs Canada manages Canada’s diplomatic relations, provides consular services to Canadians, promotes the country’s international trade, and leads Canada’s international development and humanitarian assistance.

Global Affairs Canada offers the possibility of flexible work arrangements such as telework, compressed workweeks, leave with income averaging, opportunities to be part of a networking community, and outstanding professional development opportunities in a wide variety of fields and functions.

Note that full-time telework is the current preferred working arrangement for our teams in light of the challenges presented by COVID-19. However, a return to full-time or part-time in the offices is imminent. As such, the option of full-time teleworking could be a possibility, but will need to be confirmed on a case-by-case basis, depending on the operational needs of each position.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVENESS
Our organization offers a healthy, inclusive and diverse workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture, and where innovation is valued.

Global Affairs Canada is committed to promoting and supporting values such as equitable treatment, accommodation and an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to work at their full potential.

Intent of the process

Our organization currently has a variety of needs for several FI-01 positions. A pool of candidates will be established to fill similar positions with various tenures at Global Affairs Canada.

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)

EDUCATION:
• A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting financial data or information;
• Experience in providing financial advice and guidance to clients or management;
• Experience in developing Excel spreadsheets.
• Experience working with Word software.

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

ASSET PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION:
• Certified professional accountant designation (CPA).

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in project management.
• Experience supervising employees.
• Experience preparing & delivering financial presentations (including dashboards or analytics), reports or briefings used to provide advice to clients or management.
• Experience in using various modules (FI, FM, DFSA, MM, VMR and BCM) of the SAP financial system.
• Experience in automation and artificial intelligence.

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 accounting principles, practices and financial management concepts.

ABILITIES:
• Ability to plan and organize workload and set priorities.
• Ability to research, analyze and evaluate financial management issues and make recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in oral.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Client focus
• Judgement
• Teamwork
• Uphold integrity and respect
• Initiative

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willing and able to work overtime occasionally on short notice and during busy periods.
• Willing and able to travel occasionally.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

• All criteria (such as written communication) might be assessed through various sources, including through your application and email communications.
• The board members may retain a certain number of applicants for further assessment, based on a top-down approach, random selection or based on some of the assets qualifications.
• Please note that the asset qualifications may be invoked at any time during the selection process, including at the screening stage.
• A qualified candidate may be offered the position even though they do not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, asset criteria are desirable and may be applied at any point of the staffing process by the hiring manager, including for being a deciding factor in choosing the candidate.
• Communications for this selection process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information (including the email address) is provided and updated as required.
• On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service. As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site.  This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring.  Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation. 

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.