Senior Financial Analyst, Internal Controls

Intact FC • Montreal, QC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Analyst to join our North America Group Financial Controls team. In this pivotal role, you will participate in planning, developing strategy and budgets, assessing required resources, identifying recommendations to improve controls, monitoring recommendations and timelines related to the 52-109 financial controls certification process. This role requires a blend of technical financial knowledge, critical thinking, and strong communication abilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration.
• Proven experience (4-6 years) in auditing, 52-109, SOX or equivalent professional experience.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and financial controls.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving and attention to details.
• Excellent organizational skills and rigor in planning and execution.
• Ability to work well in teams and collaborate with cross-functional departments.
• Flexibility, autonomy, adaptability and proactivity.
• High level of professionalism, integrity and ethics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
• No work experience in Canada required, but must have authorization to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Professional accounting designation CPA (an asset)
• Experience in the insurance and investment field (asset).

Responsibilities

• Assist the manager in planning, developing strategy and budgets, assessing required resources and establishing timelines related to the 52-109 financial controls certification process.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the design and operation of the framework of key internal controls related to Regulation 52-109.
• Establish and maintain good communication with the various stakeholders (information technology experts, 52-109 manager and director and clients in the various business units) in order to ensure good follow-up on the resolution of issues, the deadlines to be met and the updating of the various activities related to 52-109 certification.
• Support the client in developing an action plan or identifying and choosing appropriate solutions to remedy the deficiencies noted.
• Carry out prompt and effective follow-up on recommendations to ensure timely implementation of recommendations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of best practices and tools aimed at optimizing processes and working methods.
• Provide assistance to external auditors, if required.

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): 12%
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.
• Defined benefit pension plan offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life.

What This Job Offers

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