Industry: Oil & Gas
Salary: $100,000 – 115,000

Overview:

Our client is a mid-sized public oil & gas company based in Calgary.  Currently there is a need to add a Senior Financial Analyst to the team. This is a permanent position reporting to the Financial Controller.     

Responsibilities: 

This role will be involved in a wide range of financial functions, including financial reporting, long-term incentive plan administration, internal controls, and support for external audits. The Company has plans for continued growth and this position will have ample opportunity for expanded job responsibilities and exposure. Reporting to the Controller, the ideal candidate brings deep financial acumen, attention to detail, and experience in the oil and gas sector.  Specific duties include:

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain monthly financial reporting packages for internal requirements and reporting requirements to the Board of Directors.  
• Support quarterly and annual reporting processes, including MD&A and financial statement preparation
• Assist in the preparation of board files, audit committee deliverables and scheduling of board meetings.
• Assist in preparation of public and regulatory filings (e.g., press release, ESTMA, TIER, TSX, MIC, AIF)

Treasury and Accounting

• Review daily bank entries and monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting journal entries and accruals
• Support in the monthly financial close process
• Assisting in monthly reporting procedures and providing variance analysis with respect to key performance indicators.
• Review and post journal entries and manage prepaid & inventory accounts
• Providing guidance and assistance to other accounting staff

Audit and Internal Controls

• Support the Controller in coordinating with external auditors
• Support the Controller in evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls
• Maintain and monitor internal control processes

Long-term Incentive Plan (“LTI”) Administration

• Prepare and coordinate LTI grants and distributions
• Coordinate share purchases and trust funding for distribution
• Administer Solium and Odyssey platforms

Tax and Compliance

• Assist in preparing income tax returns and support of ongoing tax planning efforts
• Prepare GST filings and ensure compliance with tax regulations

Special Projects and Analysis

• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and corporate finance projects
• Support cross-functional teams with financial data and insights as needed

Requirements:

• CPA designation with 1-3 years post designation experience
• Experience with a public practice firm and working with IFRS files
• 5+ years of relevant accounting or financial reporting experience
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards
• Exposure to upstream oil & gas an asset
• Advanced Excel skills and analytical mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

To apply, please email us your resume, attached, in confidence to mike.buckner@roneta.com.  Please include the title of this position in the subject line.  We prefer resumes in Word format.