PRIMARY JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· In this role you will be assist management in providing practical recommendations for both financial and business operations, assist in building stronger business processes, controls relationships and risk management.

· Involvement in the assessment and design of operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure controls in relation to the Sarbanes Oxley Act and MI 52-109.

· Addressing and implementing remediation issues in financial controls.

· Working with Process Owners on process improvements to strengthen their control structures and gain process efficiencies.

· Liaising with external auditors for interim and annual audit of internal controls.

· Direct and oversee ongoing solutions to spreadsheet controls that compliment the needs of everyday business while meeting the requirements of maintaining an ‘audit ready’ environment.

· Ideally completion of a recognized accounting designation with a minimum of 3 yrs post designation experience or equivalent.

· Understand and application of Canadian and US GAAP.

· Solid understanding of financial systems, internal controls and financial processes.

· Related experience in COBIT and IT control assessment would be an asset.

· Strong analytical and financial skills.

· Ability to deal with individuals at all levels of the organization.

· Direct experience in establishing financial controls in a public entity environment.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong commitment to ensuring the deadlines are maintained and achieved.

· Prefer experience in the Oil & Gas industry