Tax Specialist

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About the role

Weâre looking for an indirect tax specialist. Enhance your technical abilities and knowledge throughout compliance and analytics experience. Responsibility filing returns for various reporting cycle including GST/HST/QST/PST, insurance premium tax and sales tax on insurance. Tax automation skills are an asset to perform account reconciliations. Participate in managing the quarterly reviews and annual audit by the internal & external auditors as well as different tax authorities. Help indirect tax managers with any related questions.

The role is heavily reliant on fully understanding internal processes and data sources from many and various financial and underwriting systems in order to meet IFCâs complex compliance requirements.

Should:

• 3+ years of industry or accounting firm experience.

• CA/CPA designation

• Excellent communication skills in both English and French: need to interact on a regular basis with an English-speaking clientele and colleagues across the country

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Experience with Canadian indirect taxes

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-focused and results-oriented environment.

• Experience with Oracle (Fusion/ERP)

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Nice to have

• P&C Insurance or financial services industry experience

• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Power Pivot, Power Query, etc.

• Experience with Alteryx and TaxPrep

• Experience with Canadian provincial insurance premium tax laws

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What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. Weâll work with you to meet your needs.

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