Intermediate Financial Management Advisor

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Work environment

The Grants and Contributions Management Branch is made up of various divisions: Fiduciary Risk, Audit and Fraud, Financial Advisory Services for Grants and Contributions, Program Services for Grants and Contributions, Financial Policy and Office of Innovative Finance. Each team includes dynamic, motivated and positive individuals, always looking for opportunities to improve and innovate our tools and processes. They pride themselves on delivering quality work, assuring the Department's Chief Financial Officer that funds provided to organizations are used for their intended purpose, in accordance with the terms of their financial instrument, and provide value for money.
These employment opportunities are posted for positions at the FI-02 level within the Grants and Contributions Management Branch within the Financial Compliance Unit, and within the Financial Advisory Services for Grants and Contributions Unit and can also be used to fill similar roles in other units in the division. We offer flexible working conditions, modern work tools and technology, and above all, a safe, respectful and friendly work environment.

The Financial Compliance Unit is responsible for coordinating and planning activities to build the financial capacity of our partner organizations, developing and implementing the annual audit plan, and much more.

The Financial Advisor team is responsible for providing due diligence on initiatives requiring an initiative assessment, reviewing and supporting budget negotiation, and providing financial advice related to instruments.

The Financial Risk Assessment Unit (FRAU) is responsible for assessing the financial risks of organizations considered for GAC funding and monitoring the financial status of organizations with active agreements. Assessments are based on analysis of the organization's financial statements and review of its active and proposed projects with GAC to assess its financial management health and capacity. Ratings also take into account other factors. Following the assessments, FRAU provides financial advice and recommendations to mitigate identified financial risks. When an organization's financial situation deteriorates, FRAU conducts an in-depth analysis of the organization to understand its situation and suggest improvements.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff three (3) indeterminate positions with a bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB) linguistic profile.

In addition, a pool of fully or partially qualified candidates will be established to staff similar or identical positions within Global Affairs Canada with various tenures (indeterminate, various specified periods) and a bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB) linguistic profile.

Positions to be filled: 3

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 AND experience related to positions in the Financial Management Group;
OR
eligibility for a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation from a recognized professional association.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
E1.One year of experience within the past ten (10) years performing audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) of for-profit, not-for-profit, and Crown corporations;

E2. One year of experience within the past ten (10) years providing financial advisory services;

E3.Two (2) years of experience in an accounting-related field, including one year of experience within the past ten (10) years performing audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) of for-profit, non-profit, and Crown corporations;

* Note that to be eligible for this staffing process, you must demonstrate that you meet both Experience 1 and 2 OR that you meet Experience 3.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
- Ability to communicate effectively orally;
- Ability to collaborate with partners;
- Ability to provide financial advice to management.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Strategic thinking;
- Customer service oriented;
- Attention to detail;

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

AE1.Recognized accounting, designation (CPA) in Canada;

AE2. Recognized Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) in Canada;

AE3. Experience in conducting overseas audits in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS);

AE4.Experience with grants and contributions programs;

AE5.Experience preparing or analyzing financial statements for not-for-profit or for-profit organizations;

AE6.Experience supervising and directing employees;

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to work overtime occasionally on short notice and during busy periods;
- Willingness to travel internationally on occasion and for short periods;

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 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.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials.

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).

All qualifications could be assessed throughout the process, including by using email communications.

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.