At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare financial reports and assess complex transactions under IFRS.
- Company: Join PetroChina Canada, a leading global energy company.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the oil and gas industry with your financial expertise.
- Qualifications: CPA designation and 8+ years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
PetroChina Canada (PCC) is recruiting for a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Finance & Accounting Team in Calgary. Reporting to the Lead, Financial Reporting and Asset Accounting, the Senior Financial Accountant prepares timely, accurate, and complete financial reports and assesses complex, non-routine transactions under IFRS. The role also advises Finance and operations teams on system and process requirements that support new and existing business activities.
Accountabilities
- Assess complex, non-routine transactions under IFRS, including revenue recognition, asset capitalization, units-of-production depreciation, depletion and amortization (UOPDD&A), impairments, provisions (including asset retirement and decommissioning obligations), leases, and financial instruments (including embedded derivatives).
- Prepare audit-ready technical accounting memos documenting key judgments, estimates, and conclusions.
- Prepare financial presentations explaining technical accounting matters, impacts, risks, and alternatives to management and other internal stakeholders.
- Deliver financial accounting training to other teams, as required.
- Coordinate and consolidate financial statements and related notes.
- Coordinate annual audit planning and fieldwork with external auditors.
- Prepare and review annual IFRS-compliant audited financial statements and notes.
- Monitor IFRS changes, assess impacts, and lead related policy and process updates.
- Support effective internal controls over complex financial reporting areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in business or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
- CPA designation.
- At least eight years of relevant experience, including five years in public accounting.
- At least four years of oil and gas industry experience.
- At least four years of experience researching and documenting oil and gas IFRS matters, including asset retirement obligations, impairments, reserves, and derivatives (including embedded derivatives).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities.
- Flexible, adaptable, detail-oriented, and collaborative.
- Commitment to PetroChina Canada’s values: Honorable, Unified, Passionate, and Accountable.
Assets
- Experience with large financial systems, preferably SAP ECC, Analysis, and BPC.
- Audit experience with mid-sized to large oil and gas clients.
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PetroChina Canada is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in Calgary, where employees are empowered to drive financial performance in the dynamic oil and gas sector. With a strong focus on professional development, team members have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to contribute to impactful projects, ensuring a rewarding career path. The company's commitment to excellence and adherence to joint venture agreements creates a supportive environment for Financial Representatives to thrive and make meaningful contributions.
