Special Accounts Administrator

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ACOA prioritizes an inclusive, equitable and safe work environment. This means that ACOA highlights equity and inclusion in all steps of the selection process. Our aim is to have a workplace that welcomes visible and invisible forms of diversity.

Duties

The Special Accounts unit deals with the recovery process for the Agency as well as complex files and files requiring special attention such as files involving sale of shares, sale of assets or chronic arrears. This position is to provide financial/accounting, analytical and administrative support to the unit.

The duties for this position include:

• Preparing and organizing files and maintaining filing system.
• Preparing letters such as demand, remedy, compromise settlements, project amendments and other correspondence.
• Preparing various documents such as proof of claims to trustees and receivers, debt confirmations, legal memos, write offs, and other legal and/or sensitive documentation.
• Retrieving required information from the financial system and ensuring accurate balances and figures are provided for various documentation.

Work environment

ACOA is gradually increasing access to our various offices. A combination of work from home and work in the traditional worksites is the current norm (hybrid work). There is an expectation for employees to attend the office at a minimum two days each week and possibly more when required.

At the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), we are invested in our people, our communities, and our economy. Every single one of our employees contributes to our success – and the success of our region. We work together to help businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, to develop and diversify local economies in our communities, and to champion the strengths of Atlantic Canada.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff one indeterminate position at ACOA in Moncton (New Brunswick). No pool of qualified candidates will be created as this is a unique position.

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)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

EDUCATION:
Completion of a post-secondary diploma in a field related to the position (e.g. Finance, Commerce, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics) or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Experience working with accounting principles, financial legislation and/or legal frameworks.
EX2: Experience in using financial systems and information management systems.
EX3: Experience working with Microsoft Excel, including retrieving and analyzing data, and producing reports.

Degree equivalency

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

Organizational needs:
In support of achieving a diverse workforce, consideration will only be given to candidates who, at the time of application, self-declare as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal person, Person with a Disability or Member of visible Minority group.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)

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

COMPETENCIES:
• Strategic Thinking
• Achieving Results
• Communication
• Collaborating with Partners & Stakeholders
• Upholding Integrity and Respect

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
• Experience working in a banking environment
• Experience dealing with complex contracts
• Extensive experience using accounting systems
• Experience in insolvency matters

Operational requirements:
Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion.

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

You are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of your choice.

You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this staffing process. You must ensure that you check your email account including spam, promotion or other folders regularly as there may be a deadline for responses. If you respond past the deadline, you risk being removed from the staffing process.

A current copy of your résumé may be used as another source to confirm the education and experience you will be asked to describe in the screening questions. It may also be reviewed by prospective hiring managers at the appointment stage.

You will be asked to provide proof of your education credentials later in the staffing process.

All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the staffing process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidate.

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.