Job Description

Worker Type: Employee
Group: Reporting & Research Department
Job Post End Date: 08/25/2022
About this opportunity:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, External Reporting, this role is responsible for preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements and assisting with the review of quarterly and annual financial documents filed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), including the Management’s Discussion & Analysis (“MD&A”), Supplemental Information, Annual Information Form (“AIF”), Interest Coverage Ratios and the Annual Report; preparing and reviewing backup documentation and working papers; and various ad hoc projects. The role will also assist with the preparation of legal entity financial statements, assistance with tax memos and will play a critical role in identifying and implementing process improvements related to the legal entity financial statement preparation.
The successful candidate will be a team player who strives for excellence in reporting accuracy and demonstrates 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.
This is a full-time employee position working in our Calgary office.
About Cenovus:
We’re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.
We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.
Our shares trade under the symbol CVE, and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.
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Why we work at Cenovus:

• Safety as a core value
• Competitive compensation
• Flex time
• Employer paid benefits: health, dental, vision & more
• Volunteering opportunities
• Community Investment activities
• Inclusive work environment
• Career progression/internal mobility opportunities
• Company/team building events

Responsibilities:

• Prepare the Consolidated Financial Statements.
• Assist with reviewing the annual and quarterly MD&A, Supplemental Information, AIF, Interest Coverage Ratios and the Annual Report.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly working papers.
• Assist with the preparation of legal entity financial statements for compliance and governance purposes.
• Review the accuracy and completeness of a variety of schedules required to support the legal entity financial statements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline the preparation of legal entity financial statements, including migration of legal entity financial statements to Workiva.
• Support overall compliance with SOX processes and controls.

Qualifications:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• University degree and a Chartered Professional Accountant.
• Minimum 8 years in external reporting or relevant experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Motivated individual with a positive attitude and a demonstrated ability to execute in a time-constrained environment.
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Strong knowledge of the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Continuous Disclosure requirements.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel. SAP experience is considered an asset.

At Cenovus we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We define diversity as the variety of people, including all of the unique attributes of our staff, as well as the variety of ideas within our organization. Building an inclusive workplace by drawing on the skills and talents of a diverse workforce provides Cenovus with a competitive advantage. We believe it’s important to maximize the potential of everyone who works for our company and ensure people feel respected, appreciated and heard. We define inclusion as ‘diversity in action,’ creating an environment of involvement, respect and connection, where various ideas, backgrounds and perspectives are harnessed to create business value.
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT August 24, 2022.
This posting represents the desired scope, accountabilities, skills and experience requirements of the job. These requirements may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.
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