Financial Consultant (Contract)

Brunel; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Calgary is seeking a Senior Financial Consultant with expertise in IFRS and upstream oil and gas operations. The ideal candidate will lead audit procedures, prepare financial statements, and assess internal controls. This role demands strong analytical skills and a CPA designation, with a focus on accuracy and independence in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive financial reporting experience.
• At least 3 years in an upstream oil & gas IFRS environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audit testing for balance sheet and income statement.
• Draft complete financial statements per IAS and IFRS standards.
• Evaluate and improve internal control frameworks.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Education

CPA designation

Job description

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Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient Senior Financial Consultant with deep expertise in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and a solid understanding of upstream oil and gas operations. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong professional judgment, works autonomously, and brings hands-on experience in audit support, IFRS-compliant financial statement preparation, and internal controls assessment. This role requires critical thinking, accuracy, and a proven track record of executing complex financial reporting tasks with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

1. Substantive Audit Procedures (2014–2024) – CRITICAL

• Lead and execute audit testing for :
• Balance Sheet : Property, plant & equipment (IAS 16), exploration & evaluation assets (IFRS 6), and asset retirement obligations (IAS 37), including preparation of continuity schedules and classification validation.
• Income Statement : Historical P&L reconciliation, focusing on legacy entries, IFRS transition adjustments, and retained earnings restatements.

2. IFRS-Compliant Financial Statement Preparation – CRITICAL

• Draft complete financial statements per IAS 1, IFRS 12, and IAS 10.
• Articulate accounting policies, significant judgments, and estimation uncertainties.
• Reconcile financial statement disclosures to the trial balance, ensuring consistency and accuracy throughout the reporting package.

3. Internal Controls Assessment and Remediation

• Evaluate and improve legacy internal control frameworks.
• Identify deficiencies and develop clear remediation strategies.
• Emphasize controls related to journal entries, cutoff procedures, intercompany reconciliations, and audit trail documentation.
• Apply IAS 12 for deferred income tax, with particular emphasis on accounting vs. tax base differences (e.g., CCA, CDE, CEE, UCC).
• Provide support on joint venture and non-operated working interest accounting (preferred).

Required Competencies and Qualifications

• Education : CPA designation (or equivalent) is required.
• Experience : Minimum 7 years of progressive financial reporting experience, with at least 3 years in an upstream oil & gas IFRS environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in IFRS technical accounting and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency in audit processes, control remediation, and complex reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and professional independence.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting / Auditing
• Oil and Gas

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Financial Consultant • Calgary, AB, Canada