CPA Candidate, May 2025 - Calgary, Canada - Cenovus Energy Inc.

Description

Start date: May 2025

Location: Calgary, AB

*Multiple positions available*

Application deadline:

External - 11:59 p.m. MT May 1, 2024

Internal - 11:59 p.m. MT May 12, 2024

About this opportunity

Cenovus's Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) New Grad Program aims to attract, develop and retain exceptional new grads to build a top-tier talent pipeline for the company​. The program provides new grads with a broad understanding of Cenovus's core business through challenging work assignments, training and development, field exposure and the opportunity to develop an extensive network of contacts through networking and mentorship opportunities.

Our pre-approved CPA training program consists of three consecutive 12-month rotational assignments that span Cenovus's varied financial business areas. These rotations have more progressively complex responsibilities, which help develop the competencies required to successfully meet the qualifications of the CPA designation.

Upon completing this program, the CPA will be placed in a role within the organization. This role will be based on business needs, and relocation may be required.

Benefits of Cenovus's CPA New Grad Program

• Cenovus is a pre-approved CPA training office, which ensures candidates will attain all competencies required by CPA Alberta by the end of their three rotations.
• Receive support throughout the CPA professional education program (PEP) modules and Common Final Examination (CFE), including supplementary practice cases and marking, mentorship and group learning sessions.
• Cenovus builds detailed study plans for candidates to follow during the eight-week Capstone II course.
• Provides technical refreshers (financial reporting, tax, assurance, etc.) to prepare for the CFE.
• Work-life balance: managers respect that candidates need time to study.
• Paid study days for module exams and the CFE.
• Current and past CPA students build a lasting community to support each other.

What you'll do

Responsibilities may include:

• Rotating through three 12-month work rotations in Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, Tax, Treasury, or Business Unit Accounting to attain competencies required for CPA.
• Performing analysis and preparing financial reports used by management and key partners. Understand the impact of strategic and operational decisions on financial results.
• Explaining year-to-date results by preparing monthly reports that include actual, budget, and forecast data.
• Analyzing business processes, systems and data requirements and suggesting potential improvements to meet information needs.
• Prepare information needed for operational plans, budgets and forecasts.

Who you are

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Available to begin work in May 2025.
• Must have an undergraduate or higher degree in accounting, finance or a related field obtained by April 30, 2025, and completed within the last 2 years (2023, 2024,
• Previous accounting or finance experience (inclusive of summer or co-op/internship) is an asset.
• Previous oil and gas industry experience (inclusive of summer or co-op/internship) is an asset.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Exposure to accounting software and/or SAP is an asset.
• Strong problem-solving, creative thinking, curiosity and analytical skills.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Desire to pursue a long-term career in the energy industry.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

You must have completed:

• Pre-requisite business and accounting courses as specified by CPA Alberta.
• All CPA Alberta prerequisite courses prior to commencement of Core 1 in May 2025.

Relocation

If you need to relocate for your first rotation/home location, support will be provided in accordance with Cenovus's internal policies.

Additional information

Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email

To be considered for a position, please complete all Work Experience fields in the job application in addition to attaching your résumé/CV. Applications without a recent transcript attached will not be considered.

Who we are

We're an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We're committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

Sustainability has always been deeply engrained in Cenovus's culture. We have ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets in five focus areas—climate and greenhouse gas emissions, water stewardship, biodiversity, Indigenous reconciliation, and Inclusion and diversity—and are taking action to achieve them.

Cenovus is a founding member of the Pathways Alliance, Canada's largest oil sands producers working together to address climate change. For more information on Cenovus's ESG focus areas, targets, and overall sustainability efforts, visit

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At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience, and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities, and unlock innovative solutions. We're committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued, and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity targets and networks, visit

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

Notification

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Immediately following successful submission of your online application, you will receive an online notification confirming Cenovus's receipt of your resume.

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