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Chief Accountant The Embassy of Canada

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Competition Notice: ADMIN-FINANCES-311178-03-2012
CANADIAN EMBASSY IN BRUSSELS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Chief Accountant*
*Note: The results of the competition will also be used to compile a list of persons eligible to fill similar posts within the Mission during the 24 months following this competition.
Classification: LES-08
Section: Finance Section
Position: EXT- 311178
Employment Indeterminate Position
Eligibility: This competition is open to all candidates meeting the essential criteria and holding a valid work permit in Belgium
Last date to submit application: Monday, April 16th, 2012, 17:00PM (Belgium time)
Salary scale: LES 8/1 Gross monthly Salary: 4,514.75€ with yearly increments according to length of service at the Embassy + benefits
Start of employment: June 2012

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Education: Completion of a University Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce, economics, or related field.
Diploma or professional designation in accounting combined with an acceptable level of relevant experience.

Language: Fluency in English or French (reading, writing and spoken) and very good knowledge of the other language.

Experience: Significant experience (minimum 3 years) in the fields of: Financial Operations, Resource Management and the use of Accounting/ Financial Systems. Experience in supervision of staff.

Experience with an electronic mail application such as Outlook, with a word processor (e.g. MS Word), with a spreadsheet software (e.g. Excel), as well as with an Internet browser.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Management Consular Officer, the incumbent is the principal financial officer at the mission. The incumbent prepares the input to financial business cases; manages the administration of the mission's budget; reviews and recommends/implements improvements to financial procedures, guidelines and systems for the mission. The Chief Accountant overseas the provision of financial and accounting services to the mission; provides professional financial advice to mission program managers and staff. Also, the incumbent supports a productive working relationship with the mission bank, other financial establishments, local government agencies and other diplomatic missions. The officer manages a team of accounting staff at both hub and spoke missions; provides financial assistance to satellite missions; and performs other duties.

The Embassy of Canada has a dynamic work environment and the incumbent will be key in recommending and effecting procedures to enhance the provision of financial services.

RATED QUALIFICATIONS

Abilities

  • Ability to plan and to establish priorities;
  • Ability to analyze;
  • Ability to take initiative;
  • Ability to communicate;
  • Ability to supervise;
  • Competencies;
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures;
  • Client service oriented;
  • Adaptability and Flexibility;
  • Excellent judgment;
  • Reliability and professional integrity;
  • Leadership;
  • Teamwork.

ASSETS QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

  • Previous Work experience with SAP;
  • Accounting designation;
  • Experience in an embassy, international organisation or bank.

Capacity

  • Learn quickly.

Language

  • Fully bilingual in English/French;
  • Knowledge of Dutch.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Security: the applicant must be eligible to obtain a Canadian Government reliability level security clearance.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Being available to work overtime occasionally with or without notice;
  • Due to the nature of the work, the months of March and April are very busy and therefore time off for holiday during this period is restricted.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your application to: bru.hr@international.gc.ca

Please quote the following competition number in the subject of the email: ADMIN-FINANCES-311178-03-2012
Only applications submitted to the above email address and before the deadline will be considered for screening.

Notes:

  1. If this position interests you, please send your curriculum vitae and a covering letter indicating how this work interests you and the reason why you believe you are the best candidate, describing your qualifications and your work experience;
  2. Please enclose 2 professional references, along with their contact details. Please make sure that these references are easily reachable;
  3. Please enclose a copy of your identity card (EU) or your residency permit accompanied by a permanent authorisation to work in Belgium and a copy of your diplomas;
  4. Applicants must respond to all essential criteria. Application files which do not include all of the requested documents or information will be rejected automatically;
  5. The Human Resources Section will only communicate with the candidates selected for testing;
  6. The selected candidates will be invited by email to attend a written examination and an interview. Candidates are therefore requested to provide their email address when submitting their application;
  7. The results of the competition will also be used to compile a list of admissibility to fill similar positions in the Embassy over the 24 months following this competition;
  8. The expenses linked to participating in this competition shall be borne by the candidates.

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