October 23, 2026
• Calgary
• Posted 7 hours ago
• Back to job listings PetroChina Canada PetroChina Canada (PCC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of PetroChina Company Limited which is partially owned by China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), a state-owned enterprise. CNPC is China’s largest oil company and the world’s third largest oil company, operating 91 energy-related projects in over 35 countries and regions. PCC has invested billions of dollars in an asset-rich portfolio of upstream, midstream and downstream operations. In Alberta, this includes our MacKay River and Dover oilsands projects, Duvernay Shale Gas and a 50% interest in the Grand Rapids Pipeline. In British Columbia, we hold joint venture interests in the Groundbirch tight gas project and LNG Canada. PetroChina Canada is recruiting for a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Finance & Accounting Team in Calgary. Reporting to the Lead, Financial Reporting and Asset Accounting, the Senior Financial Accountant prepares timely, accurate, and complete financial reports and assesses complex, non-routine transactions under IFRS. The role also advises Finance and operations teams on system and process requirements that support recent and existing business activities. Accountabilities: The accountabilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Assess complex, non-routine transactions under IFRS, including revenue recognition, asset capitalization, units-of-production depreciation, depletion and amortization (UOP DD&A;), impairments, provisions (including asset retirement and decommissioning obligations), leases, and financial instruments (including embedded derivatives).
• Prepare audit-ready technical accounting memos documenting key judgments, estimates, and conclusions.




• Prepare financial presentations explaining technical accounting matters, impacts, risks, and alternatives to management and other internal stakeholders.
• Deliver financial accounting training to other teams, as required.
• Coordinate and consolidate financial statements and related notes.
• Coordinate annual audit planning and fieldwork with external auditors.
• Prepare and review annual IFRS-compliant audited financial statements and notes.
• Monitor IFRS changes, assess impacts, and lead related policy and process updates.
• Support effective internal controls over complex financial reporting areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Requirements:
• Undergraduate degree in business or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• CPA designation.
• At least eight years of relevant experience, including five years in public accounting.
• At least four years of oil and gas industry experience.
• At least four years of experience researching and documenting oil and gas IFRS matters, including asset retirement obligations, impairments, reserves, and derivatives (including embedded derivatives).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Flexible, adaptable,



detail-oriented, and collaborative.
• Commitment to PetroChina Canada’s values: Honorable, Unified, Passionate, and Accountable. Assets:
• Experience with large financial systems, preferably SAP ECC, Analysis, and BPC.
• Audit experience with mid-sized to large oil and gas clients. To apply for this job please visit petrochinacanada.startdate.ca. PetroChina Canada PetroChina Canada (PCC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of PetroChina Company Limited which is partially owned by China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), a state-owned enterprise. CNPC is China’s largest oil company and the world’s third largest oil company, operating 91 energy-related projects in over 35 countries and regions. PCC has invested billions of dollars in an asset-rich portfolio of upstream, midstream and downstream operations. In Alberta, this includes our MacKay River and Dover oilsands projects, Duvernay Shale Gas and a 50% interest in the Grand Rapids Pipeline. In British Columbia, we hold joint venture interests in the Groundbirch tight gas project and LNG Canada. PetroChina Canada is recruiting for a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Finance & Accounting Team in Calgary. Reporting to the Lead, Financial Reporting and Asset Accounting, the Senior Financial Accountant prepares timely, accurate, and complete financial reports and assesses complex, non-routine transactions under IFRS. The role also advises Finance and operations teams on system and process requirements that support new and existing business activities. Assets:
• Experience with large financial systems, preferably SAP ECC, Analysis, and BPC.
• Audit experience with mid-sized to large oil and gas clients.

📌 Senior Financial Accountant (Calgary)
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