Analyst, Taxation

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.
- We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

**What can you expect in this role?**
- Being a key part of a technically strong and supportive finance team in a dynamic and growing public company
- Tax Compliance
- Assist with the preparation and filing of income tax, indirect tax and sales tax returns as well as elections and information returns
- Prepare and file all provincial premium tax returns
- Assist with withholding tax calculations and filings
- Provisions
- Assist in the preparation of income tax and indirect tax provisions and tax account reconciliations
- Coordinate with the finance team and other areas of the business to obtain tax compliance information
- Special Projects & Ad hoc Reporting
- Work with other team members to research and document technical issues
- Participate in tax process improvement projects
- Assist in gathering information and drafting responses to the tax authorities' Audit queries
- Assist in the preparation of industry surveys
- Tax Team Support
- Calculate and prepare all income tax, sales tax and premium tax instalments
- Manage tax authority notices/assessments
- Assist in monitoring Canadian tax policies and interpret tax laws and regulations
- Provide support to the business around tax related queries and self-assessment

**What do you bring to this role?**
- Post-secondary education in business, finance, accounting or a related program
- At least 2-3 years of progressive experience in accounting and/or tax
- Previous experience working for or servicing an insurance company/financial institution would be an asset
- Indirect tax experience would be an asset
- CPA designation or pursuing a CPA designation
- Completion of CICA In depth level I and II would be an asset
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Familiar with tax research software, Oracle, or Taxprep would be an asset
- Great team player who is also able to work independently
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication Skills

High degree of proficiency with English is required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.

Salary Range: $58,100 - $106,900

**What’s in it for you?**
- Hybrid work schedule for most roles
- Company share ownership program
- Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
- Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
- Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
- Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
- Wellness and recognition programs
- Discounts on products and services

**Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.**

It’s better here — but don’t take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work ® as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

**Background checks**

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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