Accounting Analyst, Master Data New Grad

PETRONAS Energy Canada Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Casual dress code

Competitive pay and bonus programs

Top-tier benefits package

Volunteer and community support

Training and professional development

Job summary

PETRONAS Canada is seeking an early-career Accounting Analyst in Calgary to join the Master Data Management and Capital Accounting team. You will manage SAP master data and support project lifecycle data, under guidance from experienced team members.

You will perform data-quality checks, assist with month-end processes, and help maintain asset and project information for Financial Reporting, while developing your understanding of how financial data is structured in business systems.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience within the oil and gas industry would be a benefit.
• Exposure to SAP is an asset.
• An intermediate understanding of accounting concepts and an interest in learning how financial information is structured in business systems.
• Highly motivated team player and self-starter who focuses on getting the job done, accurately and completely.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage projects and meet deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative, curious and improvement-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create, update and review SAP master data, including WBS elements, cost centers, hierarchies, business partners and joint venture data.
• Complete routine data-quality checks and reconciliations, investigate differences and follow up with the appropriate teams.
• Help maintain asset and project-related information used by Capital Accounting and Financial Reporting.
• Support month-end activities such as settlements, distributions, overhead and cutback processes, with guidance from experienced team members.
• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation, procedures and governance records.
• Assist with project setup, changes, technical completion and closure activities by gathering information and ensuring requests are complete and accurate.
• Identify practical opportunities to simplify recurring work, improve data quality and reduce manual effort.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

PETRONAS Canada is one of the largest natural gas resource owners in Canada. We have operations in the Montney play in northeast British Columbia and are a partner in LNG Canada. As part of PETRONAS, a dynamic global energy group with presence in over 100 countries, we are well-positioned to provide global markets with responsibly-developed Canadian energy while supporting local jobs, collaborating with Indigenous communities and protecting the environment. At PETRONAS Canada, we are committed to building Canada’s energy future – and people are fundamental to our success. We foster a culture of open collaboration and empowerment across our team of skilled professionals, while supporting career development opportunities. We are looking for can-do problem solvers to join our team who are innovative and passionate about driving strong safety, operational and sustainability performance in everything we do. Our unique culture and commitment to growth makes the company a great place to build your career.

THE ROLE:

We have an exciting opportunity for an early-career Accounting Analyst to join the Master Data Management and Capital Accounting team in Calgary. Reporting to the Team Lead, Master Data & Capital Accounting, you will help maintain the SAP master data that supports accurate accounting, project reporting and day-to-day business processes. You will receive hands‑on exposure to SAP, work with Finance and operational teams, and build an understanding of how master data supports projects throughout their lifecycle.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

• Create, update and review SAP master data, including WBS elements, cost centers, hierarchies, business partners and joint venture data.
• Complete routine data-quality checks and reconciliations, investigate differences and follow up with the appropriate teams.
• Help maintain asset and project-related information used by Capital Accounting and Financial Reporting.
• Support month-end activities such as settlements, distributions, overhead and cutback processes, with guidance from experienced team members.
• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation, procedures and governance records.
• Assist with project setup, changes, technical completion and closure activities by gathering information and ensuring requests are complete and accurate.
• Identify practical opportunities to simplify recurring work, improve data quality and reduce manual effort.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience within the oil and gas industry would be a benefit
• Exposure to SAP is an asset
• An intermediate understanding of accounting concepts and an interest in learning how financial information is structured in business systems
• Highly motivated team player and self-starter who focuses on getting the job done, accurately and completely
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage projects and meet deadlines
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• A collaborative, curious and improvement-focused mindset

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Flexible work arrangements which include a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off for office-based roles
• Dress for your day – a casual yet professional environment
• Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions
• Competitive compensation and bonus programs
• Top tier benefit package, including a generous Health and Wellness Spending Account and Savings Plan
• Making a positive difference in our communities through volunteerism, community support and providing opportunities to those in the areas where we operate
• Annual employee-directed charity donation program
• Support for training and professional development

PETRONAS Canada would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.