Accounting - Financial Reporting

Pay Rate Range - $35/Hr-$40/Hr

• The Company offers a total rewards package for this position that may include employer-sponsored benefits, where applicable and subject to eligibility requirements, such as supplemental health and dental coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement or savings programs, paid time off, and other benefits.

• The availability, structure, and scope of benefits may vary based on role, employment status, work location, and applicable federal and provincial laws.

• The Company provides all statutory entitlements, including public holidays, vacation, leaves of absence, and government-mandated benefits, in accordance with applicable law.

Position Overview:

• We are seeking an experienced
  Accountant - Advanced
  to join our Insurance Finance department in the Reporting functional unit.

• This is a
  6-month contract
  position with a
  strong potential for extension
  (additional 6 months) and a possibility of conversion to a full-time employee role.

• The successful candidate will primarily focus on
  journal entry preparation
  while supporting the
  month-end close cycle
  , audit processes, and ongoing enhancements related to the
  IFRS 17
  implementation (a major international accounting standard for insurance contracts that enhances transparency, comparability, and profitability reporting in the insurance industry).

Key Details:

• Actual Job Title
  : Accountant, Financial Reporting

• Department
  : Insurance Finance

• Team Size & Culture
  : Reporting team of 8 (subject to organizational changes); highly collaborative environment with autonomy for independent decision-making. Team members are encouraged to act as strategic partners to stakeholders.

• Contract Duration
  : 6 months (with strong potential to extend)

• Start Date
  : As soon as possible

• Scheduled Hours
  : Standard 37.50 hours/week (7.50 hours/day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

• Overtime
  : Yes, potentially 5-10 hours, typically during the 3rd week of each month (peak period for month-end close

Daily Responsibilities:

• A typical day will involve a mix of core accounting tasks and support for financial reporting processes:

• Primary Focus (Initial Stage)
  : Preparing and posting accurate journal entries.

• Supporting the 
  month-end close cycle
   (including reconciliations, accruals, adjustments, and finalizing financial statements).

• Assisting with 
  internal and external audits
   and collaborating with other finance stakeholders.

• Contributing to ongoing process improvements and enhancements for the month-end close, particularly related to 
  IFRS 17
   go-live (a new standard requiring updated measurement, presentation, and disclosure of insurance contracts).

Required Skills & Experience:

• Completion or pursuit of a recognized professional accounting designation (
  CPA
  : CA, CGA, CMA) or equivalent experience (minimum 3 years).

• 3+ years
   of experience in the 
  financial services industry
   (insurance preferred) in progressive finance roles.

• Exceptional Excel skills
   (very important - advanced modeling, data analysis, and manipulation).

• 3+ years
   of experience with financial analytic modeling systems.

• Excellent working knowledge of 
  all Windows-based software
  .

• Seasoned professional with strong ability to work independently, attention to detail, and preference for candidates with relevant experience over junior profiles.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Understanding of insurance products and insurance accounting.

• Experience with 
  PeopleSoft
   (ERP system for financials and reporting), 
  Tableau
   (data visualization), 
  Aptitude
   (specialist finance software for accounting automation, subledgers, and compliance, including IFRS 17 support), or AI tools.

Soft Skills:

• Client-centric focus with strong initiative and self-motivation.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage deliverables under tight deadlines and balance conflicting priorities.

Languages:

• Proficient in 
  English
   (written and verbal).

AI Enabled Tools Usage:

• We may use AI-enabled and/or automated tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including application screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications.

• These tools are used to enhance consistency and efficiency.

• All hiring decisions involve human review and are not based solely on automated processing.