Financial Controls Analyst

Canadian Natural•Calgary, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right. Make your mark while you grow your career! As a Financial Controls Analyst, you can make a significant contribution to Canadian Natural by helping provide assurance over the company’s internal controls over financial reporting. You will bring a good understanding of various oil and gas general accounting processes and procedures to the role, including production revenue, royalties, marketing, expenditure accounting, and financial reporting. You will be a key member of a deadline driven team that is responsible for conducting the assessment of internal controls over financial reporting as part of the annual regulatory compliance requirements in Canada and the United States. Superior written and verbal communication skills will be critical to your success in this role. We are seeking individuals interested in developing and building a career in internal audit and controls at Canada’s leading independent crude oil & natural gas company. Working in a dynamic and multi-disciplinary business environment, you will learn about the audit profession while getting exposure to a variety of different financial functions and processes as you acquire a broader understanding of accounting, financial reporting, and corporate governance.

Requirements

5+ years of public accounting and related oil and gas industry experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or a related discipline and a professional accounting designation (CPA)
Willingness to pursue Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) designation
Experience in assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)

Responsibilities

Support the Company’s annual assessment of internal controls over financial reporting as stipulated by National Instrument 52-109 and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
Contribute to the annual risk assessment and analysis of the financial statements and related accounts to determine the scope of the assessment
Plan and perform detailed accounting process walk-throughs and control test procedures
Provide advisory services related to internal control design, process efficiency and effectiveness
Develop and manage relationships with business stakeholders and the company’s external auditors
Maintain and enhance documentation of internal controls in support of the assessment