Location: Calgary
Publish Date: 17-07-2013
Expiry Date: 2013-07-30
Description:
Job Title: Senior Analyst, Financial Policy (22181)
Req Id 22181 Canada Calgary
Job Description
Talisman Energy Inc. is a global upstream oil and gas company, headquartered in Canada. Talisman has two core operating areas: the Americas (North America and Colombia) and Asia-Pacific. Talisman is committed to conducting business safely, in a socially and environmentally responsible manner, and is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability (North America) Index. Talisman is listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol TLM. Please visit our website at www.talisman-energy.com
Title: Senior Analyst, Financial Policy
Req Id: 22181
Location: Calgary, Canada
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: July 30, 2013
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Financial Policy and Controls Advisory and as a key member of the financial policy development team, the Senior Analyst, Global Financial Policy will be responsible for the ongoing development, interpretation, and communication of finance policies and guidelines on a global basis. The Senior Analyst, Global Financial Policy will actively collaborate with Talismans global finance team to ensure the consistent application of financial policies as well as being a critical participant and influencer in key financial projects.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Analyst, Global Financial Policy will play an important role in this transformation and will bolster the bench strength of the finance organization, creating key succession options for the company over time. Specific deliverables of the role will include:
Maintain the Companys IFRS accounting policy manual, which has been implemented on a global basis.
Monitor the development of emerging reporting standards and evaluate the potential impact to existing and future accounting policies.
Develop a standardized group reporting package to facilitate insightful management review and compliance with all regulatory requirements on a consolidated basis.
Serve the global finance organization as a technical resource/expert and assist in the evaluation of significant, unusual or complicated accounting matters.
Lead in the development and delivery of financial policy training and communication strategy.
Manage key process improvement projects over evaluation of global financial results to assist the Finance function in achieving its agenda
Mentor and develop staff throughout the process of delivering the above.
Candidate Profile:
This is an attractive opportunity for a strong finance professional with deep technical skills and the aspiration to pursue a progressive career track in a global oil and gas company. This role seeks an individual with strong personal attributes, in particular a high level of professionalism, intellect, drive, an ability to create positive energy and project management skills. The ideal candidate will bring experience with companies in the oil and gas sector, either as a finance leader and/or a member of a professional firm providing services to one.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated the following key competencies:
Strong technical capabilities IFRS expertise, understanding of financial and management reporting in a large scale, global public company environment. A professional accounting designation (CA, CMA or CGA) with 8-10 years of progressive experience in leadership roles is required.
Strong commercial acumen as evidenced by the ability to play a key role supporting management decision making. Viable candidates must have the ability to work at a senior level and communicate policy matters that demonstrate a deep understanding of the business needs.
Project management and leadership skills as evidenced by delivering high quality, value added projects on time.
Collaborative, a team player who utilizes communication techniques and methods that generate trust, collaboration, open two-way communication and a supportive work environment.
Attention to detail and continuous improvement, coupled with the ability to effectively communicate policies both verbally and in writing.
Creative problem solver applying that approach to presenting and recommending solutions; possesses the ability to provide multiple options.
Additional Information:
Only candidates who are legally permitted to work in Canada will be considered.
By applying for this position, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process.
How to Apply:
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Closing DAte; 30/07/2013
