Senior Financial Accountant

Pan-Pacific Personnel; Calgary; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international corporation in the Oil and Gas sector seeks a Senior Financial Accountant in Calgary. This full-time role involves managing financial reporting, tax compliance, and supporting junior accountants in various financial transactions. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and a solid understanding of IFRS, with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Extended Health

Dental

RRSP

Long term disability

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post-designation experience required.
• Full understanding of IFRS and financial statements.
• Experience in Corporate Tax filings and oil and gas accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and monitor project financial performance.
• Assist with financial statements, tax calculations, and budget comparisons.
• Maintain Business Level Controls for compliance.

Skills

Time management

Adaptability

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Financial systems/software

Microsoft Suite

Adobe applications

Job description

Pan-Pacific Personnel Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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An international corporation is seeking a CPA with a solid understanding of IFRS, financial statement preparation and disclosures, tax calculations and filings, and financial analysis related to a complex asset management portfolio in the Oil and Gas sector.

Key Responsibilities include: Review and post daily and routine transactions for various businesses and projects, including complex estimates and accruals required for financial reporting. Participate in ad hoc and special projects as needed.

This role is expected to evolve as the individual becomes more integrated within the division, with opportunities to expand duties and take on greater responsibilities over time

Reference #: PFSFAB160525

Duration of employment: Permanent full-time position

Employer: International Oil Gas Corporation

Location: Downtown Calgary – This is an in-office position.

Starting Date: ASAP

Work hours:9:00-5:00 (1-hr. lunch break)

Compensations: $108K-115K (DOE) plus benefits (after the 3-month probation period) and performance-based bonus

Benefits: Extended Health, Dental, RRSP, Long term disability, Life insurance, etc.

Main Job duties:

General Accounting:

- Review daily transactions and calculations from junior accountants, including receivables, payables, accruals, joint-interest billings, and inventory.

- Support Company Accountants with complex quarterly/annual transactions such as DD&A, ARO, taxes, derivatives, and transfer pricing.

- Post routine and recurring entries into the accounting system.

- Participate in ad-hoc projects to improve internal processes.

- Help monitor financial performance of businesses/projects.

- Lead financial reporting and closing processes, maintaining the closing calendar and tracking deliverables.

- Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements, tax calculations, budget comparisons, and consolidation packages.

- Develop and update accounting policies aligned with IFRS and corporate standards; draft and present accounting memos.

Internal Controls:

- Maintain documentation of Business Level Controls (BLCs) to ensure compliance with HQ guidelines.

- Support internal audits by providing necessary documents and samples.

- Review and assist with IT General and Application Controls to safeguard information systems.

Budgeting:

- Develop KPIs and monitor those impacting profitability.

- Assist with project economic models and ensure accurate forecasting.

Taxes:

- Collaborate on tax planning, reporting, and compliance, including GST, income tax provisions, and annual filings.

- Monitor tax legislation changes and assist in calculating provisions and disclosures.

- Support APA processes and communicate with tax authorities (CRA, OGC).

- Prepare memos and analysis on new transactions to determine tax impacts and improve departmental efficiency.

Other duties as required

Education:

- Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) acquired with 3 to 5 years of post-designation experience.

- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred.

Experience:

- Full understanding of IFRS and experience in financial statements and annual notes is required.

- Experience in work related to investments in partnership interests, joint ventures and operational oil and gas accounting considered an asset.

- Experience in Corporate Tax filings, preparation and compliance.

- Experience and understanding of large financial systems/software (Qbyte preferred).

- Ability to troubleshoot and find solutions to day-to-day problems.

Skills:

- Ability to adapt to a changing work environment; as well as the ability to learn new tasks easily.

- Time management skills are essential. Sound independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload. Perform well under pressure and able to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines.

- Good communication skills with the ability to integrate into a small but close team environment.

- Computer literate. Proficient using Microsoft Suite and Adobe applications.

*There is no visa support from the employer

*Please apply only if you possess all of the requirements

* Please visit https://www.panpacificpersonnel.com, go to 'POSITION AVAILABLE, click ‘Senior Financial Accountant' and apply.

* We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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