Financial Analyst (Corporate Accounting)

Financial Analyst (Corporate Accounting)

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 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

• Work with other Finance team members to continuously improve and automate team processes and templates.
• Compile data from various sources and accurately record transaction activity in the company’s accounting and investment information systems to support timely report preparation.
• Support external and internal auditors request
• Analyze and forecast the Company’s near term cash flow requirements and prepare instructions for external business partners (bank and custodian) to facilitate the movement of funds
• Prepare statements, reports and surveys to support accurate financial reporting for a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate transactional investigation with other business units and implement timely adjustments when needed.
• Monitor, review, analyze and reconcile GL accounts to ensure accuracy and proactively identify and report on variances.
• Participate in projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Assists in analysis and interpretation of financial results
• Provide back up to the team and support other business units as required.
• Actively facilitate the month-end close process and month-end analysis for various accounts.

What we’re looking for you to have

• Strong attention to detail required.
• Experience in the financial services/insurance industry preferred.
• If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.
• Strong proficiency in IFRS
• Completion of a university degree with courses in financial and managerial accounting
• Experience working with a General Ledger system is required.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to collaborate and build relationships.
• Ability to work independently; prioritizing and balancing multiple tasks.
• 3+ years accounting experience.
• Working towards CPA designation is required; already designated would be an asset but not required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel competency.
• Ability to think logically, analyze and solve problems.

Beyond the salary

For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
• Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
• Competitive uncapped commission for sales positions
• A cash employee referral program
• Four weeks annual vacation from hire date
• Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
• A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account
• Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
• Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.
• Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions

To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire.

Get to know us

Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact [email protected] .