Accounting Analyst Student

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net-zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for. 

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. 

Imperial is looking for ambitious and highly motivated business students to join our finance and accounting organization to support ExxonMobil Canada and Hibernia Management and Development Ltd., including the Hebron and Hibernia joint ventures. You will be working in a fast-paced team environment and expected to prepare, analyze, interpret and communicate financial results while maintaining effective business controls.

Sample work-terms include:

Operations Accountant - financial reporting and stewardship of Operations activity, analyzing financial information for presentation to management in respect of Hibernia, Hibernia Southern Extension and Hebron business lines
Joint Interest Accountant - financial reporting and stewardship of joint interest accounts for the various Eastern Canada assets, ensuring regulatory compliance with agreements 
Financial Reporting - financial reporting and stewardship of expenditures, supporting capital cost reporting, analysis of earnings, support for company plan

Student terms will also include a variety of short-term projects designed to provide challenging practical work experiences in multiple CPA technical competencies such as financial reporting, management accounting & analysis, audit and assurance, strategy & governance, finance and tax.
 

Skills and Qualifications

• 2nd, 3rd or 4th year university student currently pursuing a degree in business. (Concentration in accounting is preferred)
• Strong desire to obtain a professional accounting designation.
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application.

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

•    Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills
•    Self-motivated, willingness to learn, attention to detail and demonstrated leadership
•    Geographic mobility
•    Work schedule: Full time position
 

Start date: August 26, 2024

Location:   St Johns, NL

Work term: 4 months

• The accounting roles provide opportunities to develop specific technical and enabling competencies required to successfully obtain a CPA designation.  
• Benefits of working with Imperial include - ability to participate in the Finance Function Mentorship Program and the New Hire Development Program, industry experience and competitive package. 
• Successful networking and mentoring programs enable you to spend time with managers from across the organization to learn about other departments and opportunities. Also allows you to connect with peers at a similar experience level.
• Continuous learning environment encourages you to augment your skills and capabilities - i.e. improve your knowledge of SAP and Excel functionality, increase your understanding of the Oil & Gas industry, and sharpen analytical and time management skills.
• One scheduled Friday off per month.
• Term relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.
   

• We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.
• In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.
• In certain situations, ExxonMobil may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of Imperial Oil, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted.
• In accordance with the Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act, first consideration for employment will be given to qualified persons who meet the residency requirements of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador set out in the Elections Act, 1991, S.N.L. 1992 c. E-3.1.
• Work term: 4 months OR 8 to 12 months, depending on student availability.

Application Deadline: May 26, 2024

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Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.

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Eligibility to work in Canada: All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date.  Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit. 

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.