What can you expect in this role? Reporting to the Manager, Accounting, the Senior Financial Analyst ("SFA") is responsible for providing Finance customers with value-added information and analysis to assist in their decision-making process. The SFA will be a key contributor in delivering accurate monthly results, including: Preparation of journal entries and reconciliations while adhering to month end deadlines Lead monthly results analysis – ensure completeness and accuracy of results; conduct variance analysis to identify and understand key trends, co-ordinate responses from various stakeholders for variance explanations Prepare schedules and analysis to support external reporting disclosures Work with a variety of business units to obtain financial information required to book critical month end accruals Assist in the coordination and completion of key milestones in the month end close process, including premiums finalization, claims finalization, and validating operating expense results Lead issue resolution by working with stakeholders to gather information and propose solutions Support external audits by providing interim and year end sample requests, respond to audit inquiries, and conduct process walk throughs Assist in the review of month end entries and reconciliations Work to continuously enhance current processes and reports in terms of accuracy and efficiency Mentor and train junior level analysts, act as a mentor for CPA students Lead ad-hoc projects and process improvement initiatives What do you bring to this role?~ Completed university degree, preferably in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance ~ CPA designation ~3-5 years of relevant Finance experience ~ Strong MS Excel skills are required ~ Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization ~ Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail. ~ Self-starter who can identify opportunities for improvement and execute on them ~ Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet firm deadlines ~ Demonstrated ability to research and analyze complex accounting policies and standards, with specific knowledge and experience with IFRS considered an asset ~ Ability to analyze and understand the implications of business activities on the financial statements ~ Prior experience in financial services industries in general, and insurance specifically, would be an asset Salary range is $59,400 - $118,100. #LI-JG1 #J-18808-Ljbffr