Financial Analyst

**Financial Analyst**:
**Location: Hybrid - York Mills (Toronto)**

Empire life is looking to hire a Financial Analyst to join our Corporate Accounting team

**Why pursue this opportunity**

**Impactful work** - get the opportunity to work on meaningful tasks and projects that have a positive impact on our customers, our company, and society as a whole.

**Play an integral role**:

- this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.

**The opportunity**:

- collaborate with cross-functional teams and work on a variety of projects that will keep you engaged and continuously learning.

**What you’ll be working on**
- ** Data Management & Reporting**: Accurately compile and record transaction data from multiple sources into the company’s accounting systems to ensure timely and precise report generation.**Reconciliation & Issue Resolution**: Manage daily and monthly bank reconciliations, swiftly identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain financial integrity.**General Ledger Management**: Monitor, review, analyze, and reconcile General Ledger (GL) accounts, proactively identifying variances and ensuring data accuracy.**Transactional Coordination**: Collaborate with various business units to investigate and resolve transactional discrepancies, implementing timely adjustments as necessary.**Cash Flow Analysis & Forecasting**: Assist with analyzing and forecasting the company’s short-term cash flow needs, preparing instructions for external partners (banks and custodians) to facilitate efficient fund movement.**Month-End Close & Analysis**: Actively participate in the month-end close process, including the analysis and reconciliation of various accounts.**Financial Analysis**: Assist in the analysis and interpretation of financial results, providing insights to support decision-making.**Process Improvement**: Collaborate with Finance team members to continuously enhance and automate processes and templates, driving efficiency across the team.**Project Participation**: Contribute to various projects and initiatives, taking on tasks as assigned to support the organization’s objectives.**Team Support & Collaboration**: Provide backup support to team members and other business units as needed, ensuring seamless operations.
- ** Audit Support**: Assist with requests from both external and internal auditors, ensuring accurate and timely responses.

**What we’re looking for you to have**- Completion of a university degree with courses in financial and managerial accounting.- 3+ years accounting experience.- Working towards CPA designation would be an asset, but not required.- Strong proficiency in IFRS- Experience in the financial services/insurance industry preferred.- Strong attention to detail required.- Ability to work independently; prioritizing and balancing multiple tasks.- Ability to think logically, analyze and solve problems.- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to collaborate and build relationships.- Advanced Microsoft Excel competency.**Beyond the salary**:
For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:
- Competitive salaries with annual pay increases- Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions- Competitive uncapped commission for sales positions- A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account- Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.- Four weeks annual vacation from hire date- A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching- Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave- Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs- A cash employee referral program

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