Student, Financial Control Specialist
2 weeks ago
Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You’ll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.
The Insurance Financial Control team is responsible for reconciling, monitoring and reporting related to Individual Insurance products and commissions. This role helps to ensure the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions from the Individual administration systems through to the General Ledger.
**About the role**:
Key performance elements include ensuring that all work is complete and accurate as well as identifying and escalating any control/compliance issues and offering alternatives for a solution. You should possess a natural willingness to support the team in the successful accomplishment of all objectives. You will strive to understand your customers' needs and support their requirements by setting clear expectations, and meeting or exceeding them. You will work as part of the team to develop excellence and support innovation while ensuring that the tasks performed continue to add value.
**What will you do?**
- Daily journal entries
- Account Reconciliations
- Engage in continuous improvement via brighter way
**What do you need to succeed?**
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to operate effectively as a team member as well as independently with limited supervision
- Solid problem-solving skills, analytical skills and attention to accuracy and detail
- Ability to handle conflicting priorities and meet stringent deadlines
- This opportunity is available to students with a **August 2026 or later** graduation date
**Assets**:
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivots)
- Proficient with SLF SAP Ledger systems (SAP, MFE Templates, Frontier)
**What’s in it for you?**
- At Sun Life, you will be joining a purpose driven organization focused on helping Canadian’s achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
- As a student, you’ll make a real impact by contributing to meaningful work, gaining valuable experience and actively working towards your team’s goals.
- You’ll join our unique student culture, designed to help you grow both personally and professionally beyond your role. We offer professional development workshops, student awards, socials and many more exciting opportunities.
- We are honored to be recognized as Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates and Canada's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work in 2025.
- Your student journey is just the beginning and we're proud to help many who choose Sun Life to transition into permanent roles after graduation.
The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for.
We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
**Job Category**:
Temporary Employee
**Posting End Date**:
19/01/2026
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