Senior Financial Analyst – Legal Entity & External Reporting

Agilus Consulting Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilus by Synergie in Calgary, Alberta is recruiting a Senior Financial Analyst – Legal Entity & External Reporting in the Oil and Gas sector. The role focuses on review of consolidated financial statements, MD&A and IFRS disclosures for a diversified portfolio of entities.

You will coordinate Canadian and U.S. legal entity reporting, work with the Tax team, and support external audits. This is a 12‑month contract offering $90–$100/hour with a 5 days on / 2 days off schedule.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Business or Finance.
• CPA designation is required.
• 8+ years post-designation experience in an accounting/finance environment.
• Strong IFRS knowledge.
• Oil and gas industry understanding.
• Excellent written and oral communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review quarterly consolidated financial statements, MD&A and notes.
• Coordinate Canadian and U.S. legal entity financials and IFRS disclosures.
• Collaborate with Business Units and Tax team for reporting.
• Support external audits and process improvements.
• Assist with tax memos and regulatory schedules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Business writing

Communication skills

Team player

IFRS knowledge

Oil & gas industry knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Group Reporting

Workiva

Job description

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Senior Financial Analyst – Legal Entity & External Reporting in the Oil and Gas Sector in calgary, Alberta.

The External Reporting and Legal Entity Reporting Team has an opportunity for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to fill the role of Senior Financial Analyst. Reporting to the Senior Manager, External Reporting, this role is responsible for the review of the consolidated financial statements, management discussion and analysis and supplemental, as well as a wide variety of domestic and international legal entity financial statements in compliance with IFRS that reflect the geographical diversity of our business, among review of other ad hoc reporting as required.

Total rewards: $90.00 - $100.00 hourly 5 days on / 2 days off 12 Months of contract position

A typical day

On a quarterly basis, assist on review of the financial statements, management discussion and analysis and supplemental, including supporting working papers and schedules as required. Coordinate the compilation and accurate preparation and/or review of various Canadian and U.S. legal entity financials statements and note disclosures in accordance with IFRS for compliance and governance purposes. Work closely with Business Units and the Tax team to support the preparation and/or review of the legal entity financial statements.

Deliverables

The role is responsible for preparing a wide variety of domestic and international legal entity financial statements, as well as supporting the review of the external reporting process on a quarterly basis, in compliance with IFRS that reflect the geographical diversity of our business.

Safely Drives Results

Effectively prioritizes tasks to achieve deadlines. The candidate has good organizational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines and shift from one file to the next. Support audit and review engagements with external auditors, as required. Implement efficiencies and look for ways to improve processes. Work closely with Accounting Research to resolve any reporting and disclosure matters on a timely basis, including changes to IFRS. Assist with the preparation and review of tax step memos and accounting transactions or other regulatory schedules, as required. Other reporting duties and projects, as required.

Enables Technical/Professional expertise

Demonstrates a level of knowledge, skill and expertise appropriate for the role. The candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills and has a strong knowledge of IFRS. Demonstrates an ability to apply learnings from one legal entity, and/or on a consolidated basis, to the next.

Communicates with Impact

Communicates in a clear and concise manner. Actively listens and questions to ensure mutual understanding. The candidate has a positive-attitude and adjusts communication style within all levels of the organization. Actively listens and asks clarifying questions.

Successful candidates will have

• Completion of a University undergraduate degree preferably in Accounting, Business or Finance.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
• Minimum 8 years post-designation progressive experience in an accounting/finance related environment.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a time-constrained environment.
• Excellent business writing and oral communication skills, Strong attention to detail and takes pride in accuracy.
• Motivated individual with a positive attitude who is also a team player.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS requirements.
• Strong understanding of the oil and gas industry.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, SAP, Group Reporting and Workiva experience is considered an asset.

This posting is for an active opening.