Senior Financial Analyst in Calgary

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Senior Financial Analyst - Legal Entity & External Reporting in the Oil and Gas Sector in Calgary, Alberta. The External Reporting and Legal Entity Reporting Team has an opportunity for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to fill the role of Senior Financial Analyst. Reporting to the Senior Manager, External Reporting, this role is responsible for the review of the consolidated financial statements, management discussion and analysis and supplemental, as well as a wide variety of domestic and international legal entity financial statements in compliance with IFRS.

Total rewards: $90.00 - $100.00 hourly, 5 days on / 2 days off, 12 Months of contract position.

A typical day:

• On a quarterly basis, assist on review of the financial statements, management discussion and analysis and supplemental, including supporting working papers and schedules as required.
• Coordinate the compilation and accurate preparation and/or review of various Canadian and U.S. legal entity financial statements and note disclosures in accordance with IFRS for compliance and governance purposes.
• Work closely with Business Units and the Tax team to support the preparation and/or review of the legal entity financial statements.

Deliverables:

• The role is responsible for preparing a wide variety of domestic and international legal entity financial statements, as well as supporting the review of the external reporting process on a quarterly basis, in compliance with IFRS.
• Effectively prioritizes tasks to achieve deadlines.
• Support audit and review engagements with external auditors, as required.
• Implement efficiencies and look for ways to improve processes.
• Work closely with Accounting Research to resolve any reporting and disclosure matters on a timely basis, including changes to IFRS.
• Assist with the preparation and review of tax step memos and accounting transactions or other regulatory schedules, as required.
• Other reporting duties and projects, as required.

Competencies:

• Takes initiative; acts decisively when appropriate, or even difficult.
• Seeks to understand facts, interpret data and apply knowledge.
• Possesses strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Works closely with the business to understand challenging transactions and their impact on the legal entity financial statements while resolving issues, as required.

Enables Technical/Professional expertise:

• Demonstrates a level of knowledge, skill and expertise appropriate for the role.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills and has a strong knowledge of IFRS.
• Demonstrates an ability to apply learnings from one legal entity, and/or on a consolidated basis, to the next.

Communicates with Impact:

• Communicates in a clear and concise manner.
• Actively listens and questions to ensure mutual understanding.
• Has a positive attitude and adjusts communication style within all levels of the organization.

Successful candidates will have:

• Completion of a University undergraduate degree preferably in Accounting, Business or Finance.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
• Minimum 8 years post-designation progressive experience in an accounting/finance related environment.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a time-constrained environment.
• Excellent business writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and takes pride in accuracy.
• Motivated individual with a positive attitude who is also a team player.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS requirements.
• Strong understanding of the oil and gas industry.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, SAP, Group Reporting and Workiva experience is considered an asset.