Accounting Analyst

Sector: iA Special Markets Location: Vancouver would be preferred but we are open to candidates based anywhere in Canada Type of Work: Hybrid/Work From Home Status: Permanent

Are you passionate about accounting and known for your initiative and analytical abilities? Are you keen on process improvement?

As part of the iA Special Markets division, you will work closely with the Actuarial Manager on accounting and financial reporting tasks. You will also contribute to projects requiring accounting expertise and assist in achieving management reporting and internal control objectives within the operations.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and timely financial management reports and statements.

• Recommend and establish financial control procedures, in-line with current accounting standards

• Develop solutions to resolve accounting discrepancies and other financial problems/issues

• Analysis of expense and budget variances

• Analysis and production of the unit cost report and various key indicators to measure our operational efficiency in the sector

• Ensure the accuracy of system produced and manually prepared customized statements.

• Ensure that all financial reports are prepared in accordance with IFRS and regulatory requirements and follow the iA group policies and procedures

• Assist in the review and update of accounting processes, including the closing process, and controls in place

• Assist in answering questions and produce reconciliation required for external and internal audits

• Participate in the production of regulatory reports

• Prepare valuation reports of products in collaboration with Actuarial; prepare and post corresponding GL journal entries.

• Prepare financial reporting for various reinsurance, profit sharing and partnership arrangements.

• Actively contribute to various and challenging projects

What We are Looking For:

• Bachelor Degree preferably in accounting or business

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in accounting

• Good knowledge of IFRS or willingness to learn

• Knowledge of the insurance industry is an asset

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite with an advanced knowledge of Excel. Oracle EPR is an asset

• Well-developed analytical and interpersonal skills to enable incumbent to gather, interpret and analyze information and communicate the results of the analysis to internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, market-driven environment, juggling multiple initiatives, re-establishing priorities on a continuous basis

• Self-starter who is resourceful and takes initiative to provide appropriate recommendations for improvements

• Excellent teamwork skills, solution-oriented and positive attitude

What would be an Asset but not Required:

• Holder of a CPA or Accounting Designation

• Bilingual (French/English) an asset. English is required.

What iA Offers:

• A competitive compensation plan that is made up of a base salary as well as an annual bonus

• We value and encourage our employees to have a good work life balance and so on top of vacation we offer Personal Leave Days as well as a Wellness Days Program

• You know how you best work and our Hybrid Working model allows you to determine what work environment would be most optimal, whether it means working from home or from one of our many offices

• To encourage an active and healthy lifestyle, we have a generous Wellness plan that covers physical activity and wellness expenses.

• A medical and dental plan for our employees and their dependents as well as a Health Spending Account to cover costs not covered by our plan

• A Defined Benefit Pension plan to take care of you in retirement.

• A home office equipment program as well as an Internet Allowance to ensure that you have the best working environment.

• Participation in our Share Purchase Plan

• Your development and continuous improvement are important to us! We offer an Education Assistance Program to ensure you have the tools and knowledge to grow your career here at iA.

Compensation

The typical hiring range for this position is from $75,000 to $85,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on skills, job-related knowledge, experience, and internal equity. All permanent employees of iA are also entitled to an annual bonus.

At iA, we are committed to a fair, market-based and equitable compensation structure. Our market data is refreshed on an annual basis to reflect the most current market conditions.