Office of the Auditor General of Canada- Financial Management Group
Selection process number
2026-AUD-G-OTT-EA-300

Salary
$74,573 to $91,752-2024 rates

Level
CT-FIN-01-ASG-04 (OAG Classification)

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Duties
As a Financial Analyst, you will support sound financial management by analyzing financial information, preparing reports and other financial products, and providing guidance to support operational and management decision-making. Depending on the position, responsibilities may involve resource management, accounting operations, financial reporting, financial policy, internal controls, financial systems, or data analytics.

Analyzing financial information and identifying trends, issues, and discrepancies;

Preparing and reviewing forecasts, financial transactions, reconciliations, reports and other financial products;

Reviewing financial information for accuracy, completeness and compliance;

Researching, interpreting and applying financial policies, procedures and controls;

Supporting financial systems, data integrity and business intelligence reporting;

Providing financial guidance and information to stakeholders;

Contributing to improvements in financial processes, tools and procedures.

Work environment
At 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
This process is intended to staff various ASG-04 positions within the Financial Management Group of the Office of the Auditor General of Canada in the National Capital Region. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff future similar positions with varying security, linguistic and various tenure requirements.

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) .Applications received by email will not be accepted. If you are a person with disability preventing you from applying on-line, you can contact the Federal Public Service Job Advertisement Information Line by calling 1-(phone hidden).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.The OAG is a separate employer of the federal public service in accordance with Schedule V of the Financial Administration Act.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.

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.

Experience analyzing financial information and preparing financial reports,



analyses or other financial products.

Experience interpreting and applying financial policies, directives, procedures or controls.

Experience using spreadsheets, financial systems or reporting tools to analyze, process or validate financial information.

Experience in at least one of the following:

accounting operations or corporate accounting;

resource management;

financial management advisory services;

financial policy or internal controls;

financial systems, data analysis or business intelligence.

Experience providing financial service, information or support to clients, colleagues or other stakeholders.

Applied / assessed at a later date

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 financial information, identify errors, issues and risks, and recommend appropriate actions.

Competency models for OAG employees (https://www.canada.ca/en/auditor-general/careers/custom-competency-profile-job-level.html)

Strategic thinking, rigorous analysis, and sound judgement

Productive and team-oriented relationships with partners and stakeholders

Clear and influential communication

Personal effectiveness and project management skills

Integrity and respect

Language requirements (essential for the job)
May be applied / assessed at a later date

Possession of a recognized Chartered Skilled 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.

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.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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