Experience

Bellatrix Exploration Ltd.

• Canada
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Joint Venture Accountant

  • Sep 2014 - Present



Ridgeback Resources Inc

• Canada
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consulting Accountant

  • 2010 - Present

  * Reporting directly to the VP & Controller, provided assistance with various special projects as needed. This valuable service enabled the Controller to focus on other tasks. * Joint Venture accounting both Operated and Non-operated. * Respond to Joint Venture Audit queries for both Royalty and Capital Audits. * Comprehensive Property Tax Review which resulted in tax savings for Petrobakken. This review also assisted the external Tax Firm and indicated changes that needed to be… Show more * Reporting directly to the VP & Controller, provided assistance with various special projects as needed. This valuable service enabled the Controller to focus on other tasks. * Joint Venture accounting both Operated and Non-operated. * Respond to Joint Venture Audit queries for both Royalty and Capital Audits. * Comprehensive Property Tax Review which resulted in tax savings for Petrobakken. This review also assisted the external Tax Firm and indicated changes that needed to be made to their procedures. * General Accounts Receivable reconciliation relating to numerous acquisitions. * Revenue Accounts Receivable reconciliation and collection. * Back fill various positions as needed. * Go To Person for Junior Accounting Staff Show less * Reporting directly to the VP & Controller, provided assistance with various special projects as needed. This valuable service enabled the Controller to focus on other tasks. * Joint Venture accounting both Operated and Non-operated. * Respond to Joint Venture Audit queries for both Royalty and Capital Audits. * Comprehensive Property Tax Review which resulted in tax savings for Petrobakken. This review also assisted the external Tax Firm and indicated changes that needed to be… Show more * Reporting directly to the VP & Controller, provided assistance with various special projects as needed. This valuable service enabled the Controller to focus on other tasks. * Joint Venture accounting both Operated and Non-operated. * Respond to Joint Venture Audit queries for both Royalty and Capital Audits. * Comprehensive Property Tax Review which resulted in tax savings for Petrobakken. This review also assisted the external Tax Firm and indicated changes that needed to be made to their procedures. * General Accounts Receivable reconciliation relating to numerous acquisitions. * Revenue Accounts Receivable reconciliation and collection. * Back fill various positions as needed. * Go To Person for Junior Accounting Staff Show less



TAQA Group

• United Arab Emirates
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consulting Accountant

  • 2008 - 2010

  * Investigating and clearing balances among the four organizations that were amalgamated. Thoroughly and promptly addressed and resolved an accumulated backlog, which allowed staff to deal with current files. * Accounts Receivable reconciliation and collection. * Mentor to Junior Treasury Clerk. * Special projects as assigned. * Investigating and clearing balances among the four organizations that were amalgamated. Thoroughly and promptly addressed and resolved an accumulated backlog, which allowed staff to deal with current files. * Accounts Receivable reconciliation and collection. * Mentor to Junior Treasury Clerk. * Special projects as assigned.



Caribou Resources Ltd.

• Calgary, Alberta

• Consulting Accountant

  • 2006 - 2008

  * Main contact for Court Appointed Trustees on the CCAA filing which included detailed reviews of account balances. * Negotiated final claims with numerous creditors with the full authorization from the Executive. * Special projects as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer. * Processed Joint Venture Billings – JIBLink Inbound & Outbound. * Accounts Receivable reconciliation and collection. * Accounts Payable reconciliation. * Bank reconciliations. * Go To Person for… Show more * Main contact for Court Appointed Trustees on the CCAA filing which included detailed reviews of account balances. * Negotiated final claims with numerous creditors with the full authorization from the Executive. * Special projects as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer. * Processed Joint Venture Billings – JIBLink Inbound & Outbound. * Accounts Receivable reconciliation and collection. * Accounts Payable reconciliation. * Bank reconciliations. * Go To Person for Junior Accounting Staff. Show less * Main contact for Court Appointed Trustees on the CCAA filing which included detailed reviews of account balances. * Negotiated final claims with numerous creditors with the full authorization from the Executive. * Special projects as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer. * Processed Joint Venture Billings – JIBLink Inbound & Outbound. * Accounts Receivable reconciliation and collection. * Accounts Payable reconciliation. * Bank reconciliations. * Go To Person for… Show more * Main contact for Court Appointed Trustees on the CCAA filing which included detailed reviews of account balances. * Negotiated final claims with numerous creditors with the full authorization from the Executive. * Special projects as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer. * Processed Joint Venture Billings – JIBLink Inbound & Outbound. * Accounts Receivable reconciliation and collection. * Accounts Payable reconciliation. * Bank reconciliations. * Go To Person for Junior Accounting Staff. Show less



Community Volunteer/Accountant/Fitness Specialist

• Calgary, Alberta

• Volunteer

  • 1999 - 2005

  Over this period I reduced my consulting practice to establish my children at school. In addition I took on various accounting assignments, several volunteer roles, and completed my fitness leadership certification. A selection of my accomplishments is listed below. * School Council Treasurer. * Casino Association Treasurer. * Co-ordination of Barbecue for 700. * Volunteered for a number of non-profit organizations. * YMCA Resistance Trainer. Over this period I reduced my consulting practice to establish my children at school. In addition I took on various accounting assignments, several volunteer roles, and completed my fitness leadership certification. A selection of my accomplishments is listed below. * School Council Treasurer. * Casino Association Treasurer. * Co-ordination of Barbecue for 700. * Volunteered for a number of non-profit organizations. * YMCA Resistance Trainer.



Various Orginazations

• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consulting Accountant

  • 1992 - 1999

  I performed accounting services for a number of organizations as follows: * Alberta Treasury * ARC Resources * Jolliet Energy * Epic Energy * Waverley Properties I performed accounting services for a number of organizations as follows: * Alberta Treasury * ARC Resources * Jolliet Energy * Epic Energy * Waverley Properties



Osprey Energy Ltd.

• Calgary, Alberta

• Accounting Manager

  • 1991 - 1992

  * Prepared monthly financial statements. * Assisted with the preparation of interim and annual reports for shareholders and bankers. * Established and improved accounting procedures to create an efficient and accurate financial system. * Prepared Corporate tax returns. * Managed day-to-day running of all accounting activities including supervision of clerical staff and consultants. * Prepared monthly financial statements. * Assisted with the preparation of interim and annual reports for shareholders and bankers. * Established and improved accounting procedures to create an efficient and accurate financial system. * Prepared Corporate tax returns. * Managed day-to-day running of all accounting activities including supervision of clerical staff and consultants.



Inuvialuit Petroleum Corporation (IPC)

• Calgary, Alberta

• Secretary Treasurer

  • 1987 - 1991

  * Management team member and corporate officer with unlimited signing authority for organization with an asset base of $34 Million. * Prepared monthly financial statements. * Prepared and presented quarterly reports to Board including the annual report. * Supervision and appraisal of an accounting staff of seven. * Liaison with the Invuialuit Regional Corporation and senior community officials. * Directed the Inuvialuit Education Foundation, a sister organization to IPC… Show more * Management team member and corporate officer with unlimited signing authority for organization with an asset base of $34 Million. * Prepared monthly financial statements. * Prepared and presented quarterly reports to Board including the annual report. * Supervision and appraisal of an accounting staff of seven. * Liaison with the Invuialuit Regional Corporation and senior community officials. * Directed the Inuvialuit Education Foundation, a sister organization to IPC, which had an operating budget of $200 Thousand. Show less * Management team member and corporate officer with unlimited signing authority for organization with an asset base of $34 Million. * Prepared monthly financial statements. * Prepared and presented quarterly reports to Board including the annual report. * Supervision and appraisal of an accounting staff of seven. * Liaison with the Invuialuit Regional Corporation and senior community officials. * Directed the Inuvialuit Education Foundation, a sister organization to IPC… Show more * Management team member and corporate officer with unlimited signing authority for organization with an asset base of $34 Million. * Prepared monthly financial statements. * Prepared and presented quarterly reports to Board including the annual report. * Supervision and appraisal of an accounting staff of seven. * Liaison with the Invuialuit Regional Corporation and senior community officials. * Directed the Inuvialuit Education Foundation, a sister organization to IPC, which had an operating budget of $200 Thousand. Show less



Morguard Resources/Mosswood Oil & Gas Ltd.

• Calgary, Alberta

• Controller - Chief Accountant

  • 1985 - 1987

  Controller, 1986 – 1987 & Chief Accountant, 1985 – 1986 * Corporate officer with unlimited signing authority. * Prepared financial statements. * Prepared tax returns. * Liaised with auditors. * Supervised accounting staff of four. * Responsible for all financial reporting for Pensionfund Energy Resources Ltd., which was managed by Morgurard. Controller, 1986 – 1987 & Chief Accountant, 1985 – 1986 * Corporate officer with unlimited signing authority. * Prepared financial statements. * Prepared tax returns. * Liaised with auditors. * Supervised accounting staff of four. * Responsible for all financial reporting for Pensionfund Energy Resources Ltd., which was managed by Morgurard.



Petro Canada/BP Oil & Gas Ltd.

• Toronto, Ontario & Calgary, Alberta

• Supervisor; Manufacturing & Crude Oil Accounting

  • 1979 - 1985

  Accountant; Products Accounting Accountant; Products Accounting