<p>
	Reporting to the Senior Accountant, and under the guidance of the Manager of Finance and Accounting, the Cost Analyst acts as Finance&rsquo;s key point of contact with assigned departments and project managers in the preparation, reporting and analysis of budgets.</p>
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	<strong>Responsibilities</strong></p>
<p>
	Analyze cost for assigned department(s):</p>
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		Perform attest function on vendor invoices and expense claims in accordance with policies and procedures.</li>
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		Verify rates, payment terms, work scope, area, amount, etc. according to signed purchase orders, service work orders and/or contracts.</li>
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		Review supporting documents attached to the invoices and ensures that invoices have sufficient back-up, e.g., signed field tickets.</li>
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		Code invoices in accordance with appropriate account structure (e.g. Org, AFE number, major and minor accounts, activity date, contract/PO number, etc.)</li>
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		Ensure invoices are paid within applicable terms.</li>
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		Prepare and complete ad hoc reporting and analysis as required to support business and project planning/decision making</li>
</ul>
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	Assists in budgeting and reporting duties:</p>
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	<li>
		Assist with the preparation of operating budget for each year.</li>
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		Review budget and forecasted project expenditure profiles to reconcile project costs against the annual corporate budget.</li>
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		Review new AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) requests from AFE owners and check compliance with approved AFE procedures.</li>
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		Prepare weekly AFE status reports to enable prompt analysis of costs by AFE and proactively identify potential cost overruns.</li>
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		Coordinate the monthly accrual process and prepare monthly reports that provide an accurate update of budget (e.g. costs to date, forecasts, variances, etc.).</li>
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		Initiate actions to prepare supplemental or revised AFEs&rsquo; forecast of cost estimates through to completion.</li>
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		Support the AFE &lsquo;close-out&rsquo; process (e.g. reviewing all outstanding AFE&rsquo;s for currency and ensuring all costs are appropriately captured).</li>
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		Assist departments in preparing other budget change requests as required.</li>
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		Support the development, application and continuous improvement of budget and AFE control systems, procedures and guidelines.</li>
</ul>
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	<strong>Qualifications</strong></p>
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		2- 6 years of accounting or project related experience, demonstrating the above qualifications.</li>
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		Working in Oil and gas industry is an asset</li>
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		Technical diploma or bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance &amp;/or Project Management</li>
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		Strong analytical skills</li>
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		Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li>
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		Detail oriented and ability to handle multitask with limited time frame</li>
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		Good verbal and written communication skills</li>
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		Proficiency in MS Excel</li>
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