Senior Financial Analyst (Inventory)

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT ON-LINE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THE Canada.ca SITE. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the individual noted at the bottom of this advertisement.

NOTE: Applications are to be received online by clicking on the button below. Please do not send your resume or application to the Contact noted unless you are a person with a disability who is unable to apply online. The Contact can assist with general questions.

The first inventory pull will be on April 30, 2024.

Please do not email the Contact asking for an update. You will be contacted if your resume will be considered further.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

Any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be used for the screening of applications. If you meet these criteria, please clearly demonstrate how you meet them in writing. Provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

Original proof of your education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process, in order to verify that candidates meet the education requirement. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process. Also note, if the name on your education credentials does not match the name on your current photo identification, you will need to provide proof of your name change.

Education obtained outside of Canada must be evaluated. Please contact The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials as soon as possible to initiate the evaluation process http://www.cicic.ca/

Work environment

The RCMP "E" Division Headquarters is located in beautiful Surrey, B.C. at 14200 Green Timbers Way. We are situated near the heart of downtown Surrey, near Skytrain and transit. This large headquarters houses several of the integrated operations, senior management and corporate services to support the priorities of the RCMP in British Columbia and the Yukon. Positions are in the Finance section of Corporate Management Branch, which includes Financial Management and Internal Control. The Finance Section provides advice and services on budgeting, forecasting, reporting, training and controls in the Pacific Region, which includes "E" and "M" Divisions. We are committed to providing sound financial management of all Pacific Region resources, and to deliver the highest quality service in support of Operations and internal/external partners. Consider bringing your skills and building a career with us!

This position is located in a law enforcement environment which includes regular contact with uniformed and armed police officers.

Person(s) may be able to work Telework up to 2 days per week, upon approval of the manager.

Intent of the process

The anticipated intent/result of this process is to indeterminately staff (on a full time basis) one position.

A qualified group of candidates may be identified and may be used to staff future permanent or temporary vacancies (including terms, actings, casuals, assignments and secondments) in similar-level positions (at full or part-time hours, including shift-work). Once established, the qualified pool will be valid for a period of one year and may be extended.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM.

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 AND experience related to positions in the Financial Management Group;

OR

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).

NOTE – degree includes at least six courses in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce, or economics.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Significant and Recent* experience in one or more of the following: Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Internal Control, Auditing, Costing, and Accounting Operations.
• Significant and Recent * experience in providing financial advice to clients and/or senior management in one or more of the following areas: financial management, accounting operations, internal control, internal audit, and financial policy.
• Significant and Recent * experience in the use of MS Office software (e.g. Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Significant and Recent * experience in using an integrated financial system such as SAP, Oracle Financials, or ACCPAC, etc.

* Significant and Recent means 12 months concurrent within the last 5 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
2. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
3. Ability to work effectively in a hybrid / virtual environment.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
1. Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
2. Strategic Thinking
3. Working Effectively with Others
4. Showing Initiative and Action-Oriented

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

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics AND a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA or CGA).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Significant and recent* experience in one or more of the following: Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Internal Control, Auditing, Costing, and Accounting Operations.
• Experience in making presentations or in providing training to management and clients in a classroom setting.
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Access. (e.g. Using macros, creating a database, maintaining a database. Using Pivots and formulas are intermediate proficiency.)
• Experience in the financial administration of police service agreements within the RCMP.
• Experience within the public service (including separated agencies and crown corporations).
• Experience in supervising staff in an office environment.
• Experience in administration of budget or payment of invoices.

*Significant and recent means 18 months within approximately the last 5 years. At least 12 months need to be concurrent.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Availability, willingness and ability to work overtime as required.
2. Availability, willingness and ability to travel as required.

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

Receipt of applications will not be sent. Candidates will be considered for positions as they become available, and will be advised of any further evaluation.

Applicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are willing and able to work in Surrey, BC. All positions are located at 14200 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, BC.

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.

Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain an RCMP security clearance may involve, but is not limited to, a security/reliability interview, a field investigation regarding matters of criminal activity, verification of credit/financial status, reference checks, education, employment history, online activities, alcohol and/or drug use, etc., and may require certain residency requirements.

Please refer to Appendix “B” and “D (4)” of the Treasury Board Standard on Security Screening for more information - https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=28115.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

Interested persons must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to the position, in a manner determined by the Selection Board. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Once established, the qualified pool will be valid for a period of 12 months and may be extended.

Practical and/or standardized tests may be administered for screening and/or assessment purposes.

Please note that candidates (including persons employed in the Public Service) will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs.

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed or appointed in this appointment process.

Top-down selection may apply.

If a qualified candidate has been selected and appointed on an indeterminate basis from the established pool, they will be removed from the pool. If a candidate is selected for a specified period (including term, acting, or assignment/secondment) appointment, they will remain in the pool for future offers.

Incorrect or fraudulent information provided by a candidate during the application or assessment process will result in elimination from the process.

Experience qualifications will be assessed upon application. Further confirmation or assessment may be conducted through reference checks.

Those selected for assessment should be prepared to provide the names and contact information of recent references (recent is defined as within the last 2 years):

References must be available, have an in-depth knowledge of your work/projects, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your experience, achievements and strengths.

References that are not reachable and/or not available are lowering the candidates’ chances to be found fully qualified and be considered for appointment. When providing names of references, it is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are available to respond in a timely manner.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

PLEASE NOTE: Where an e mail address is provided, the Selection Board may choose to communicate with candidates by e mail to provide/request information and to invite candidates to attend any portion of the assessment. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

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.

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