COMPLIANCE ANALYST

Ensign Energy Services Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign Energy Services Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Analyst to support the Compliance and Internal Control function in Calgary.

You will assist with operational audits, monitor business operations, and evaluate control effectiveness to ensure alignment with corporate policies and regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Director of Compliance, you will help maintain internal controls over financial reporting and support regulatory compliance under NI 52-109, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or related field.
• 1–3 years of Corporate Finance/General Accounting experience.
• Interested in pursuing CPA/Certified Internal Auditor certification.
• Internal control experience would be an asset.
• Experience in oil & gas sector would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in review of design and operational effectiveness of internal control systems to verify mitigations operate as intended.
• Initial focus on Contract Revenue and Vendor Management.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based reports detailing audit findings and areas for improvement.
• Assist the Director of Compliance with investigations when deeper understanding is warranted.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify potential control weaknesses and risks.
• Support all Compliance activities as needed.
• Stay up-to-date with regulatory requirements and market trends affecting internal controls and financial reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

AI fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Internal controls software (ICFR related)

Job description

Position Overview:

• We are seeking a detail-oriented person to support our Compliance and Internal control function. In this role, you will assist with operational audits by monitoring business operations and evaluating control effectiveness, to ensure process alignment with both corporate policies, industry and external regulations.
• Reporting to the Director of Compliance, this position supports management’s ongoing responsibility to maintain a system of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and to comply with the Canadian regulatory requirements under National Instrument 52-109.
• As a Compliance Analyst, you will collaborate closely with various members of the Corporate Finance team.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist in the review of design, and operational effectiveness of established internal control systems to verify that risk mitigations operate as intended.
• Contract Revenue and Vendor Management will be initial areas of focus.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based reports detailing compliance audit findings, and areas for improvement. Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Assist the Director of Compliance with investigations when a deeper understanding is warranted.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify potential control weaknesses and risks.
• Support all Compliance activities as needed.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging regulatory requirements and market trends affecting internal controls and financial reporting.

COMPETENCIES

• Critical Thinker
• Takes Initiative
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to effectively summarize and clearly communicate results, both in writing and verbally, to a wide range of audiences
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• AI Fluency

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or a related field.
• 1 – 3 years of Corporate Finance/ General Accounting experience
• Interested in pursuing professional certification – Certified Internal Auditor.
• Internal control experience would be an asset
• Interested in pursuing professional certification – Certified Internal Auditor.
• Experience in the oil and gas sector would be an asset

OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Business Ethics – Understands fully Ensign’s ethics policy and its application in all business dealings including contractual agreements and contract negotiations
• Business Policies – Understands and agrees to follow all of Ensign’s Policy and Directives and procedures as set forth in the Ensign Company Policy and Basic Directives Handbook for Employees
• Certifications – Maintains current on actively held certifications and other required training
• Drug-free workplace – Conforms to a drug-free workplace, not be under the influence of mind-altering prescription or non-prescription drugs, including alcohol and other drugs of abuse.
• Occupational Health and Safety – Understands fully the Ensign Health and Safety policy and self-responsibility for own health and safety at work; Demonstrates responsibility to avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of others through any act or omission
  • Reports any hazardous situations arising in the workplace that cannot be self-corrected, or injury incurred during the course of work, no matter how minor
• Avoids injury resulting from manual handling tasks, by use of risk assessment, correct mechanical handling equipment and correct manual handling techniques