Associate Manager Tax

Permanent Full Time

We are looking for an **_Associate Manager, Taxation, _**to join our high performing Taxation department to assist with the Income Tax Reporting function for The Canada Life Assurance Company (“CLA”), a Canadian Life Insurance company, and its Canadian subsidiaries.

As an Associate Manager, Taxation, this role is responsible for tax reporting and compliance for CLA and its Canadian subsidiaries. This includes preparation and analysis of the quarterly tax provision under IFRS, budgeting for Canadian taxes and filing annual tax returns.

Reporting to the AVP Taxation, the Associate Manager, Taxation will assist in investigating, researching and analyzing tax issues for the purpose of tax accounting, special transactions and/or Canadian tax matters.

**Core Accountabilities**:

- Prepare and analyze quarterly and year-end income tax provisions, and balances under IFRS for financial statements and management reporting purposes
- Prepare and analyze the annual budget for Canadian financial and management reporting purposes
- Prepare and analyze the annual tax returns and related information returns for Canadian corporations
- Analyze, research and document tax considerations that arose from the preparation and review of the above provisions and returns
- Assist in analysis of special transactions, including identifying and documenting Canadian tax matters
- Assist with CRA tax audits
- Assist in coaching and training of staff members

**What you will do**:

- University degree in a business-related field
- Currently enrolled/ completion of a professional accounting designation (or equivalent)
- 2+ years of tax/accounting experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple demands and competing priorities to achieve required results
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and also work collaboratively in a team environment
- Passion for developing others and developing a high-performance culture
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel; experience in SAP and/or Longview Tax is an asset

The base salary for this position is between **$63,500**:

- $117,400**annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Be your best at Canada Life

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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