Senior Finance Associate Contractor

Senior Finance Associate Contractor

Dartmouth, NS

Reference # HL-BFM-8634

Meridia Recruitment Solutions is pleased to be partnered with our client, the BF&M group of companies, a leading insurance provider with operations in Bermuda, Halifax and across the Caribbean. Founded in 1903, the BF&M group of companies takes great pride in helping their customers protect what matters most, as well as giving back to the communities in which they work. BF&M is comprised of several companies selling health, life, pension, property and casualty insurance products.?

We are thrilled to be leading the search for a Senior Finance Associate to join their Finance Operations team for a six-month term. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position is responsible for a wide range of duties within the Finance Operations team, primarily preparation of financials reporting for small companies, cash and bank reconciliations reviews, accounts payable and receivable activities, assisting with projects and providing insight and recommendations for operational improvements and efficiencies.

Responsibilities will include:

• Performs daily management of all payment/receivable cycle activities and provides efficient client service.
• Prepares and reconciles monthly Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable schedules.
• Supports the operations manager with monthly review of cash and suspense reconciliations, providing sign off, and identifying issues requiring escalation and clearance on timely basis.
• Coordinates timely statutory payments of their respective regions.
• Assists Finance in the completion of projects assigned to the area.
• Processing the bank reconciliation in a Blackline.
• Ability to assist during audit review process under minimal supervision.
• Liaises with internal clients to maintain a proactive approach and continuously improve payment/receivable processes.
• Provides financial advice by studying operational issues and developing recommendations.
• Performs any other duties assigned by management.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of three years' experience in the finance work environment with solid understanding of accounting and accounts payable/receivable principles.
• Insurance industry knowledge and terminology would be assets.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically advanced Excel.
• One or two years' work experience utilizing Dynamics Great Plains.
• Extensive knowledge in cash, bankbooks and suspense accounts reconciliations.
• Proven experience with online banking processing and clear understanding of international wire transfer payment requirements.
• Proven ability to calculate, post, analyze accounting figures and financial records.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, high degree of accuracy, and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage large volumes of data, multitasking and meeting deadlines.
• Data analytics experience would be an asset.

BF&M is a subsidiary of Allshores Limited - a regional leader in health, wealth, and insurance solutions, with operations spanning Bermuda, the Caribbean, Europe, and North America.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the link below:

https://meridiarecruitment.ca/Career/17573524070420000008bxq

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Sara Morey, Consultant, at [email protected] If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Sara Morey know.

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