Accounting Specialist - Global Specialty Lines

Intact FC • Montreal, QC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for an Accounting Specialist to join the Specialty Lines Finance team! We work closely with the Canada Specialty lines business and actuaries to understand financial performance as well as collaborating with Global Specialty Lines finance teams in the UK, US and Europe. We're looking for a curious individual who can look beyond the numbers to really understand how the business is performing.

Requirements

• CPA designation – is required
• Minimum 5-years experience in accounting or finance – is required
• Advanced proficiency using Excel – is required
• Experience using Oracle or other ERP systems
• Knowledge of the P&C insurance industry is an asset
• Fast learning, agility and adaptability to change
• Discipline, autonomy and professionalism
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Can interact with various people at all levels of the organization, including management and some external stakeholders
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and understand underwriting results in collaboration with actuaries.
• Collaborate with FP&A to produce weekly P&L forecasts
• Support our SL business units in the management of their operational expenses.
• Participate in Global Specialty Lines strategic initiatives
• Participate in the underwriting results and general expenses budget process.
• Take a critical look at the controls in place and the various accounting treatments related to our operations.
• Make recommendations and suggestions to management based on your expertise.
• Simplify, standardize, secure and increase controls of different work files.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
• Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 10%
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.
• Defined benefit pension plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees