Senior Financial Accountant

Job summary

The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for preparing accurate financial reports and performing technical accounting assessments for complex transactions under IFRS. They will coordinate annual audits, manage financial statements, and provide guidance to finance and operations teams.

Job details

Detailed Job Description PetroChina Canada (PCC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of PetroChina Company Limited which is partially owned by China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), a state-owned enterprise. CNPC is China's largest oil company and the world's third largest oil company, operating 91 energy-related projects in over 35 countries and regions. PCC has invested billions of dollars in an asset-rich portfolio of upstream, midstream and downstream operations. In Alberta, this includes our MacKay River and Dover oilsands projects, Duvernay Shale Gas and a 50% interest in the Grand Rapids Pipeline. In British Columbia, we hold joint venture interests in the Groundbirch tight gas project and LNG Canada. PetroChina Canada is recruiting for a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Finance & Accounting Team in Calgary. Reporting to the Lead, Financial Reporting and Asset Accounting, the Senior Financial Accountant’s focus will be the timely preparation of accurate and complete financial reports, which includes providing technical accounting assessments for complex, non-routine transactions in accordance with IFRS. The Senior Financial Accountant will also provide advice and guidance to other Finance team members and operations teams, to help assess system requirements and processes associated with sustaining new and existing business activities. Accountabilities The accountabilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Perform technical accounting assessments for complex, non-routine transactions in accordance with IFRS, including revenue recognition, asset capitalization, UOP DD&A, impairments, provisions (including ARO/Decommissioning Obligations), leases, and financial instruments (including embedded derivatives) Prepare and maintain detailed technical accounting memos to document judgmental areas, key estimates, and accounting conclusions, ensuring audit-ready support The preparation and coordination of financial presentations and analysis for management. Prepare and deliver Financial Accounting training sessions for other teams as required. Coordinate and consolidate Financial Statements and related notes. Coordinate with auditors to plan and execute annual audit field work. Preparate and review annual audited financial statements and notes in accordance with IFRS. Coordinate and consolidate profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow budget submissions. Monitor new and amended IFRS standards, assess their impact on the organization, and lead implementation efforts including policy updates and process changes Provide technical accounting guidance and subject matter expertise to finance, operations, and commercial teams on transaction structuring and accounting implications Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors to resolve complex accounting matters and ensure alignment on accounting positions Support internal controls over financial reporting by ensuring appropriate controls are designed and operating effectively in complex accounting areas Communicate technical accounting matters clearly to management, highlighting financial statement impacts, risks, and alternative treatments where applicable. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Business or related discipline from an accredited educational institution Professional accountant designation required (CPA) Minimum of 6 years’ experience working, with at least 4 years in public accounting Extensive experience (4+years) working within the Oil & Gas industry Extensive experience (4+years) with oil and gas specific IFRS technical topics that include researching and writing IFRS technical accounting guidance. Examples of topics an applicant should be comfortable with include ARO, Impairment, reserves and derivatives (including embedded derivatives) Proficient in use of advanced excel tools Prior experience with large financial systems (preferably SAP ECC, Analysis, BPC) would be an asset Prior audit experience working on mid-to-large oil and gas client files would be an asset Confident, detail orientated and enthusiastic team player Superior interpersonal, communication, organizational and analytical skills Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously; capability of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment Flexibility and adaptability to manage and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills (oral and written) Adoption and demonstration of PetroChina Canada Values (Honorable, Unified, Passionate, Accountable)

What you’ll do

The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for preparing accurate financial reports and performing technical accounting assessments for complex transactions under IFRS. They will coordinate annual audits, manage financial statements, and provide guidance to finance and operations teams.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and a professional CPA designation. Candidates must have at least 6 years of experience, including 4 years in public accounting and 4 years within the Oil & Gas industry.

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Revenue Recognition · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• IFRS
• Technical Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Asset Accounting
• Revenue Recognition
• Asset Capitalization
• Impairments
• Leases
• Financial Instruments
• Audit Coordination
• Budgeting
• SAP ECC
• Advanced Excel
• Financial Analysis
• Internal Controls
• Oil & Gas Accounting

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Energy