Posting Number: 14717 Position Name: Senior Accountant - Consolidations Job Family: Finance & Acct'g Country: Canada Province: Alberta City: Calgary Job Description: BUSINESS OVERVIEW Suncor Energy is a unique and sustainable Canadian integrated energy company - Suncor combines a leading position in oil sands, with complementary operations in refining and marketing, North American natural gas production and conventional oil production internationally and offshore East Coast Canada. We operate our businesses reliably and efficiently and by strategically developing energy resources to meet growing consumer demands. Suncor is also committed to contributing to the well-being of the communities where we operate. As an employer, Suncor is one of the best companies in Canada providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive. MAIN ROLE The International & Offshore (I&O) business unit is based in Calgary and has production and exploration activities located in Northwest Europe, Libya, Syria and the East Coast of Canada. Two exciting opportunities have arisen within I&O for the position of Senior Accountant, Consolidations to join the Control & Accounting team in Calgary, reporting to the Consolidations & Reporting Manager: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting responsibilities: . Gathering and analytical review of regional accounting information to ensure its integrity, correctness and suitability for purposes of consolidation into Suncor's external and internal reporting (accurate, appropriate and consistent application of generally accepted and company accounting principles). . Responsible for consolidation of approximately 50 legal entities in a complex multi-currency environment. . Supporting the quarterly audit reviews and annual external audit. . Co-ordination of country statutory accounts for all legal entities. This includes ensuring compliance to local GAAP, meeting statutory filing deadlines, and coordinating external audits as required. . Preparation of single entity and I&O consolidated group financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and cash flow) on a periodic basis in line with local statutory requirements and for submission to the local managements and corporate finance team. . Analytical work on working capital, investing activities, and other relevant items within the consolidated results. . Reviewing the goodwill impairment test and ceiling tests for each region. . Assisting in preparation and review of business unit disclosure incorporated in quarterly release and annual financial statements. . Preparation of items for the budget process. . Review the income tax provision to assess correctness and consistency of application . Co-ordination of Contractual Obligation Reporting . Co-ordinate the quarterly sign off on consolidated and business unit results with external auditors EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS . CA, CGA, or CMA designation required with 5 to 10 years experience . Knowledge of consolidations, consolidation theory and the application thereof . Specialized knowledge of accounting standards and disclosure requirements under Canadian, International Financial Reporting and US GAAP standards. This is mandatory in order to apply the relevant standards to the Company and resolution of the accounting issues raised . Strong financial analysis skills and several years of financial analysis experience with prior exposure to other disciplines . Industry knowledge and understanding of diversified oil and gas operations . Knowledge of SAP, SUN and Excel preferable. . Ability to meet tight deadlines for completion of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting . Experience in liaising with external auditors and external functions WHAT MAKES THIS ATTRACTIVE When you join Suncor Energy, you're signing on with a dynamic leader that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success through a 'total rewards' approach to compensation - both monetary and non-monetary. Providing a flexible package that can be adjusted to suit the changing needs of your life which includes: . Competitive Base Salary and Compensation Programs . Attractive Annual Incentive Program . Flexible Benefits Package . Personal Time-Off Days . Rewarding Pension & Savings Plans Suncor is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. To submit your application and to learn more about Suncor, visit our web site at www.suncor.com/careers. var isResizable = false;
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