About the positionDutiesStream 1 - Senior Financial Management Advisor
The Senior Financial Management Advisor provides financial analysis, advice and support to assigned portfolios. The role works directly with budget owners and management to support financial planning, forecasting, expenditure monitoring and resource decisions, including the analysis and resolution of complex financial issues.
Key responsibilities
• Prepare salary and operating forecasts for assigned portfolios.
• Analyze financial results, variances, trends, risks and pressures.
• Prepare financial situation reports and other financial reports.
• Review and challenge financial information, forecasts and assumptions.
• Provide financial advice, options and recommendations to budget owners and management.
• Support annual budgeting, financial planning and resource-allocation activities.
• Analyze and resolve complex or emerging financial issues.
• Contribute to improvements in financial tools, processes and reporting.
Stream 2 - Senior Financial Analyst
The Senior Financial Analyst supports sound financial management by analyzing complex financial information, developing reports, advice and recommendations, and helping resolve financial issues that support operational and management decisions. Depending on the position being staffed, the role may involve resource management, accounting operations, financial reporting, financial policy, internal controls, financial systems or data analytics.
Key responsibilities
• Analyze complex financial information and identify trends, risks, issues and discrepancies.
• Prepare and review forecasts, financial transactions, reconciliations, reports and other financial products.
• Assess financial information, processes and controls for accuracy, completeness, compliance and reasonableness.
• Research, interpret and provide guidance on financial policies, procedures and controls.
• Analyze and resolve complex financial reporting, transaction, system or data-integrity issues.
• Provides financial advice, options and recommendations for managers and organizational stakeholders.
• Support financial systems, data integrity and business intelligence reporting.
• Lead or contribute to improvements in financial processes, tools, controls and procedures.
• Lead or participate in special projects and or working groups.
Work environmentAt the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG), we serve Canadians with the intention of supporting their trust in our public institutions and continued excellence of our public service, one audit at a time.
The OAG employs over 750 people at its head office in Ottawa and regional offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, and Montréal. These dedicated employees are brought together to transform Canada's future and to serve Canada through leadership and partnerships. Specifically, we conduct independent audits and studies that provide objective information, advice, and assurance to Parliament, territorial legislatures, boards of Crown corporations, government, and Canadians.
Intent of the process The intent is to staff various positions at the ASG-05 level within the Financial Management Group at the OAG within the National capital region.
When submitting your application, you must clearly indicate which stream(s) you are applying for. Candidates may apply to one stream or both streams, provided they meet the experience requirements identified for each stream.
This process may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar or identical positions with various security requirements, language requirements, and tenures.
Positions to be filled 2
Important messages Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons. Learn more about preference to veterans (https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html) .
Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.
Selection based on asset qualifications, top-down selection, random selection, or interest in bilingual positions may be used at any stage of the selection process, including nomination.
Please note that all information obtained throughout the selection process from the time of application to close of process (including candidates' overall conduct and behaviour, oral and written communications, email correspondence with the OAG or third-party organizations) may be used in the assessment process, including the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the OAG's directives.
Specific details and dates related to the candidate assessment phase of the process will be provided only to candidates who will be further considered.
Conditions of employment Reliability Status security clearance
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Operational Requirements Willingness and ability to work overtime during peak financial periods.
Willingness and ability to work on site up to five days per week.
You need (essential for the job) Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce, economics or another field relevant to the position.
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Experience required for Stream 1 and Stream 2
EX1- Extensive* experience analyzing complex financial information and preparing financial reports, analyses, recommendations or other financial products.
EX2- Experience interpreting, developing or monitoring compliance with financial policies, directives, procedures or controls.
EX3- Experience providing advice, guidance or recommendations to managers, clients or other stakeholders.
Applied / assessed at a later date Stream 1 - Senior Financial Management Advisor
Candidates applying to Stream 1 must also demonstrate:
EX-S1-1 - Significant** experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting or expenditure monitoring.
EX-S1-2 - Experience identifying financial risks or pressures and developing options or recommendations to support resource
Stream 2 - Senior Financial Analyst
Candidates applying to Stream 2 must also demonstrate:
EX-S2-1 - Significant** experience in at least one of the following areas:
o accounting operations or corporate accounting;
o resource management;
o financial management advisory services;
o financial policy or internal controls;
o financial systems, data analysis or business intelligence.
EX-S2-2 - Experience analyzing and resolving financial reporting, transaction, policy, control, system or data issues.
*Extensive experience means experience of substantial depth and breadth, gained through responsibilities that formed a regular and substantial part of the candidate's work, and generally acquired over a period of at least three years.
**Significant experience means experience of sufficient depth and breadth, gained through responsibilities that formed a regular and substantial part of the candidate's work, and generally acquired over a period of at least two years.
Knowledge of financial management principles and practices, including: budgeting and forecasting, accounting and financial reporting, internal controls, and relevant provisions of the Financial Administration Act.
Ability to analyze complex financial information, assess errors, issues and risks, and develop sound options and recommendations.
• Competency models for OAG employees (https://www.canada.ca/en/auditor-general/careers/custom-competency-profile-job-level.html)
1. Strategic thinking, rigorous analysis, and sound judgement
2. Productive and collaborative relationships with partners and stakeholders
3. Clear and influential communication
4. Personal effectiveness and project management skills
5. Integrity and respect
Language requirements (essential for the job) Applied / assessed at a later date Various language requirements - Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB or Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC
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You may need (asset qualifications) May be applied / assessed at a later date Possession of a recognized Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
Experience using SAP or another enterprise resource planning system.
Experience using Power BI or another business intelligence or data visualization tool.
Experience with financial management process improvement, automation or transformation initiatives.
Our commitment We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
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Equity, diversity and inclusion The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service .
How to apply Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs .
Information you must provide We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted. Hiring organization contact Name: HR Services
Email address: HRservicesRH@oag-bvg.gc.ca
