Financial Analyst (External Reporting and Legal Entity Reporting)

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.

The successful candidate will be a team player who strives for excellence in reporting accuracy and demonstrates strong leadership skills while working within a team environment. This position will appeal to individuals who are highly motivated and enjoy a dynamic and fast paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Support audit and review engagements with Cenovus’s 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.

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.

Competencies:

• Safely Drives Results: Takes initiative; acts decisively when appropriate, or even difficult. Seeks to understand facts, interpret data and apply knowledge.

The candidate possesses strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities. Takes initiative and works closely with the business to understand challenging transactions and their impact on the legal entity financial statements while resolving issues, as required.

• 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.

• 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

Qualifications:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• 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 is an office based role