FINANCIAL REPORTING ANALYST

HWN Energy Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HWN Energy Ltd. in Calgary, AB, is seeking an experienced accountant to support the Corporate Controller in delivering IFRS financial statements and management reports for a high-volume environment in the oil & gas sector.

The role focuses on month-end closes, reporting, and regulatory filings, with opportunities to contribute to ERP optimization and internal controls within a dynamic private company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience; oil & gas experience is a plus.
• Strong IFRS knowledge, depletion, impairment, and JV accounting; ability to adapt to evolving standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual financial statements and MD&A in IFRS framework.
• Prepare monthly internal management reporting packages with KPI analysis.
• Prepare capital expenditure entries, monthly accruals, cost movements, and transfers.
• Support month-end/quarter-end close, reconciliations, and audit processes.
• Assist with Canadian tax compliance and ERP system optimization.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Qbyte FM

Microsoft 365

Job description

HWN Energy Ltd. (“HWN”) is a dynamic, privately held oil and natural gas exploration and production company. Following a strategic refocusing of our portfolio, HWN’s operations are now concentrated on the development of our high-quality Montney and Dunvegan assets, some of North America’s most prolific and economically resilient resource plays. In addition to advancing our current development program, we remain actively engaged in evaluating strategic opportunities across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin that complement our Montney platform and support long-term value creation. HWN was recently recapitalized by a partner that is highly supportive of the Company’s current high-quality resource development, strategic initiatives, and significant growth plans. HWN Energy Ltd. is currently seeking to fill the following position:

Reports to: Corporate Controller

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, and working closely with the Financial Accounting team, this position is suited to an individual who can operate efficiently and accurately in a high-volume environment. Strong knowledge of oil and gas production terminology and accounting processes, along with effective communication and organizational skills, are critical to success in this role.

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and MD&A in compliance with IFRS, applicable securities regulations, and internal governance standards.
• Prepare and enhance monthly internal management reporting packages, including analysis of key performance indicators, variances, and operational metrics.
• Prepare capital expenditure entries including monthly accruals, materials transfers and cost movements.
• Prepare the monthly capital reporting schedule and variance analysis, comparing expenditures to forecast and budget.
• Prepare ESTMA, Statistics Canada, and other external filings.
• Perform account reconciliations and support the month-end and quarter-end financial close process.
• Support internal and external audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules and working papers and timely response to auditor requests.
• Assist with technical accounting research and the application of new and evolving accounting standards and regulatory pronouncements.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules for accruals, depletion, and other period-end adjustments.
• Support Canadian tax compliance activities, including coordination with external tax advisors.
• Support the maintenance of general ledger integrity and assist in the establishment and enforcement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support continuous improvement in financial systems and reporting processes, including ERP optimization (Qbyte FM).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience; oil & gas industry experience is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and industry-specific accounting (e.g. depletion, impairment, joint venture accounting).
• Experience with financial systems and ERPs (e.g. Qbyte FM, Microsoft 365 suite) is an asset.
• High proficiency in Excel, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear, organized materials.
• High degree of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• A self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision while supporting a team environment.

Why HWN and why this role?

HWN offers a fast-paced and friendly work environment with a competitive compensation package. For more information on HWN Energy Ltd., please visit www.hwnenergy.com.

We are a high-performance team focused on creating value for our stakeholders in an empowering and safe environment. The ability to execute on our initiatives is a result of the dedication and commitment of our people. This is a position for a team-focused and accountable individual to join a team creating significant value. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.