Finance Associate

Sun Life • Waterloo, ON

3d • CA$51,000 - CA$80,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sun Life Health (SLH) business within Sun Life Canada is a leading provider of Group Benefits and Health Solutions. A market leader in the advancement of workplace mental health across Canada, through the introduction of new tools such as Virtual Care and Stress Management and Well-Being program providing members access to mental health and medical specialists 24/7. SLH is seeking a Finance Associate to join its fast-paced and energetic Finance team. Reporting to the Manager, Audit & Risk, the Finance Associate will support audit and risk activities critical to the Sun Life Health business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree. Major/specialization in accounting, finance, or commerce is preferred.
• Suitable for a new or recent graduate.
• Understanding of IFRS and SOX controls preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented and flexible to changing priorities and timelines.
• Proven technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• This role requires Reliability Status Clearance. In addition to a law enforcement inquiry and a credit check, as part of your application, the Government of Canada will ask if you lived or travelled outside of Canada for 6-consecutive months during the last 5 years, and you must account for all activities during this time.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external audits, including report preparation.
• Coordinate and attend internal control walkthrough meetings with relevant individuals from within the business unit and the external auditors.
• Coordinate and support the quarterly attestation process.
• Coordinate the write-off process and support reporting.
• Business continuity planning and disaster recovery.
• Coordinate access reviews.
• Support the Financial Controls team as needed.

Benefits

• 15 vacation days per year
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• Pension Plan participation starts immediately, and you are automatically enrolled.
• Sun Life automatic and matching contributions
• Flexible hybrid work model
• Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level