Accounting Co-op Student (3 Positions Available)

Country
Canada
Location
Calgary
Employment Type
Contingent Worker
Requisition Number
CAN02651
Closing date
Jun-0+-2025
Company Overview
CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, the largest producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas in China and one of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies in the world. As the international division, our portfolio is made up of assets in some of the world’s most significant basins in Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East.

Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value. Our growth strategy is to safely and sustainably develop our high-quality portfolio to deliver energy for all.

As one team, we have the capability, assets and drive to realize our potential. And with operations in over 20 countries, we are all united by our vision to deliver energy for all.

Our Culture
As our company has grown, diversity in both people and skills has become our greatest strength. From East to West, we offer bold ideas, diverse perspectives and the determination to fuel our success. Our vision is a global team, collaborating to deliver energy for all.

At CNOOC International, we are building a culture driven by safety, results and a commitment to be bold. We are excited about what the future holds, and our culture equips us to take informed risks and innovate to safely achieve superior performance.

At CNOOC International, we take pride in our corporate culture. It informs our values, beliefs, experiences and results.

Position Overview
Start Date: July, August or September, 2025

Preferred Work Term Length: 12 to 16 months

Preferred Education: B Comm/Bus

Discipline: Accounting, Finance

Preferred year of study: 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year

Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in a formal co-op/internship program with their post-secondary institution OR Students must be returning to their post-secondary institution after this work term.

Number of positions available: 3

Location: Calgary, Alberta

The Role
We’re seeking three Accounting Co-op Students to join our Finance Accounting Team. You will be working with a team of dedicated employees across North America.

During your work term, we will push you to be your best by exposing you to challenging projects and giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your work term. You will gain practical experience, develop technical skills to complement your academic learning, and gain exposure to future opportunities at our company. To succeed, you’ll need to cultivate and communicate a clear vision and set goals for yourself.

Some of the key responsibilities of the Accounting Co-op Student will be:

Accounts Payable (1 student position):

Support the invoice payment function through the processing of field tickets, service entries, invoice workflows, and completion of contract rate validation;
Work with various proponents across the business to support all aspects of the budget to pay process including providing direct support to business contacts and vendors;
Review existing processes with a critical eye to identify and implement improvements that deliver additional efficiency and effectiveness;
Backfill other staff roles and/or participate directly in any ad hoc project or system update requirements;
Support the Accounting team and other finance teams on an adhoc basis as required.
Corporate Reporting (1 Student position):

Assistance with monthly and semi-annual reporting of results to management;
Detailed variance analysis of various financial statement accounts on a periodic basis;
Running several types of Excel and SAP based reports for management;
Organizing complex data for management;
Assisting with Power Point presentation materials and other communication;
Completion of Stats Canada financial surveys for government reporting;
Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act (ESTMA) reporting;
Communicating directly with our headquarters in Beijing; and
Other duties as required.
Revenues & Royalties (1 Student position):

Prepare and book monthly accruals for the non-operated Canadian assets;
Assist with preparing monthly financial review report for management;
Assist with monthly forecast and budget controls;
Prepare account and bank reconciliations;
Prepare monthly and semi annual corporate schedules;
Assist with stream-lining processes;
Processing reports in an accurate and timely manner;
Other ad-hoc duties as required.
To be eligible for our co-op student program, you must be enrolled in a co-op/internship program sponsored by an accredited post-secondary institution OR returning to your post-secondary institution after this work term.

Who are we looking for?
Successful candidates will not only have a strong academic background, but also excellent communication skills, the ability to work in a team, a flexible attitude and the drive and desire to deliver results.

Beyond that, we are interested in hearing from candidates with the following:

Eligible to work in Canada;
Valid work permit in place at time of application (if applicable);
Strong safety mindset;
Demonstrated effective analytical and problem-solving skills for decision-making;
Strong obligation to integrity and accountability;
Values feedback as a learning tool;
Strong computer applications knowledge (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook);
Ability to collaborate without boundaries and align with the team;
Motivation to achieve and exceed superior results;
Must be efficient and well organized;
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work with tight deadlines;
Comfort working in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
In return for your hard work, tenacity and contributions, you can expect a robust student development program that will accelerate your career and allow you to step in, step up and stand out.

Applicant Information
As part of your application, please ensure to:

Indicate if you are enrolled in a co-op or internship program
Include your co-op coordinator's contact information (name, email, phone)
Indicate if you are available for the full work term
Include your GPA and expected graduation date
Upload your resume, cover letter and a copy of your most recent unofficial university transcript as one document
Closing Statement
All positions require a background check which could include:

Criminal police record check
Education verification
Credential verification