Student, SOX & Audit, May 2025 (Calgary)

Start Date: May 2025

Location: Calgary, AB

Length of Term: | 8 months | 12 months

*Multiple positions available*

About this opportunity

Are you looking for an exciting student opportunity full of meaningful, diverse, and challenging assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? You will be part of a driven, and collaborative team completing important projects while receiving the mentorship, knowledge, and experience to develop the skills you need to build an exciting career.

As a student on the SOX and auditing team, you will gain hands-on experience in assisting in the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of the SOX compliance program and Internal Audit engagements. This role offers valuable insights This role provides a unique opportunity to gain broad experience in audit and assurance, with a focus on internal controls, governance, risk management, and financial reporting, making it an excellent opportunity for students pursuing a career in accounting.

We offer various term lengths (8, or 12 months), please indicate your preferred term length in the screening questions.

Note: The application deadline for this position is Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 11:59 p.m. MDT

Responsibilities

• Assist in the timely execution of the annual SOX control testing program, including updating process documentation, performing control tests, and ensuring risks are mitigated.

• Conduct business risk assessments to prioritize key risks to achieving functional objectives and ensure proper governance, systems, and processes are in place.

• Develop and execute test procedures for controls, integrating both substantive and process controls testing.

• Identify financial control exceptions, facilitate remediation strategies, and recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls.

• Provide assurance and advisory services to ensure that various functions operate within their objectives and mandates.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in Canada full-time for the duration of your work term and able to produce documentation upon application (e.g., work visa).

• Available to begin work in May 2025.

• Highly detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in data entry and documentation.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to think critically and solve problems, ensuring detailed and accurate assessments.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting information clearly and persuasively to various stakeholders.

• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality deliverables and excellence in service delivery within a deadline-driven environment.

• Strong understanding of business operations and the ability to serve as a credible advisor in optimizing business processes and controls

Education

• Must be enrolled in a Business degree focused on Accounting, Commerce or Finance major at an accredited post-secondary institution at the time of intended work term and returning to full-time studies after the work term OR registered in an accredited post-secondary co-op or internship program for the duration of the work term.

• Candidates currently enrolled in either a master's or Ph.D. program at an accredited post-secondary institution may also be considered.

• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.

Submission

Please submit a resume and transcript in one (1) PDF document.

Note: Applications without a recent transcript will not be considered.

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 campusrelations@cenovus.com.

Student Program Benefits:

• A multi-discipline program with meaningful, hands-on work experience

• Networking events coordinated by the New Grad Committee including group mentoring from senior/executive leaders, lunch 'n learns, guest speakers, technical presentations, and holiday celebrations.

• Wide support network including direct leaders, program leads, human resource, peers, mentor(s), New Grad Committee, and buddy.

• Structured goal setting and performance evaluations.

• Opportunity to present work-term learnings to the Cenovus Leadership team.

• Students moving for their work term may be eligible to receive a lump sum relocation payment to assist with relocation expenses.

• Candidates must have their own means of transportation as there is no public transportation in field locations.

Additional Information

• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.

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

• Learn more about our Student and New Grad program!

• Interested in some of our past student experiences? Read their stories here.

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 developing our assets in a safe, responsible 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.

For more information, visit cenovus.com.

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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 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 networks, visit cenovus.com.

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.