Senior Petroleum Auditor

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a detail-oriented auditor to join their team. This role involves planning and conducting audits, providing vital financial advice, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a solid foundation in accounting principles and be adept at managing audit processes. With opportunities for professional growth and the chance to impact provincial positions on petroleum royalty, this position promises a rewarding career path. If you are passionate about audit excellence and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional accounting environment and conducting audits.
• Supervising staff and providing direction in audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of operational and financial records of project participants.
• Provide royalty-related advice to government departments and agencies.

Skills

GAAP accounting practices

GAAS audit standards

Computer Assisted Audit Techniques

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Education

Undergraduate degree in Commerce or Business Administration

Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

Job description

Position Details

https://www.gov.nl.ca/iet/

Reporting to the Manager of Petroleum Audits and Assessments, this position plans and conducts audits and examinations of the operational records, financial records and financial control systems of project participants; provides direction to assigned staff, monitors progress and reviews completed work; provides royalty-related advice to various government departments and agencies, external legal counsel and public sector organizations; participates in dispute resolution processes; provides support for royalty arbitrations; assists in the development and advancement of provincial positions regarding petroleum royalty; monitors tax legislation and petroleum industry customs of trade for impacts on petroleum projects; co-ordinates with federal and provincial entities regarding joint audit activities and information exchange; and performs other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

1. Completion of an undergraduate degree in Commerce or Business Administration (equivalencies will be considered)
2. Experience working in a professional accounting environment
3. Experience planning and conducting audits
4. Completion of a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
5. Experience supervising staff and reviewing work
6. Experience with petroleum industry accounting (asset)
7. Experience working with external stakeholder groups (asset)

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of GAAP accounting practices
2. Knowledge of GAAS audit standards
3. Knowledge of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques
4. Knowledge of petroleum industry accounting (asset)
5. Ability to lead others
6. Ability to think critically
7. Ability to manage time and tasks
8. Ability to effectively exchange information
9. Relationship building
10. Initiative

Conditions of Acceptance

1. Acknowledge requirement for day travel (occasional)
2. Acknowledge requirement for overnight travel (occasional)
3. Acknowledge requirement to maintain licenses/certifications as prescribed

Information for Applications

For more information about this opportunity please contact: Donna Godwin at [phone].