Accounting Specialist, Direct Distribution

Intact FC • Vancouver, BC

14d • CA$87,200 - CA$106,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for someone to join our growing team as an Accounting Specialist in supporting the Direct Distribution business unit. As a member of the finance team, you will work with multiple stakeholders to produce and analyze insurance results and expenses, providing accurate information to Direct Distribution stakeholders in a timely manner and supporting the strategic objectives of the business unit.

Requirements

• Professional accounting designation (CPA or CA) is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting/auditing and/or finance.
• 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.
• Expert MS Excel knowledge.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism (English/French) is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with colleagues across the country.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the P&C insurance industry is an asset.
• Knowledge of Oracle is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support with monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting by working closely with various departments such as other finance teams.
• Participate in the month end closing process including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and controls.
• Produce underwriting results and forecasts.
• Analyze and understand underwriting results in collaboration with different stakeholders.
• Support our business units in the management of their operational expenses.
• Participate in the financial systems and accounting processes improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the underwriting results and general expenses budget process.
• Make recommendations and suggestions to management based on your expertise.
• Simplify, standardize, secure and increase controls of different work files.
• Participate in ad-hoc requests and strategic projects.
• Maintain relationships with external and internal stakeholders.

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