Senior Financial Analyst
Job ID: 7838
Working Business Language: English. This role is considered a head-office role and will be required to communicate with internal and external stakeholders across Canada where the primary business language for this role is English. As such, the successful candidate must be fully proficient in English.
Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.
The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $85,000 - $95,000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.
About Us
At Wawanesa, we’re proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB; Wawanesa, MB; Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Lethbridge, AB; Toronto, ON; Kitchener, ON; Thunder Bay, ON; Ottawa, ON; Montreal, QC; Moncton, NB; Dartmouth; NS
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit wawanesa.com.
We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.
Job Overview
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day operational accounting function, working closely with the Finance team providing expertise and support as required. The Senior Financial Analyst leads the preparation of walkthroughs and proof of concepts to support the automation of current processes. The Senior Financial Analyst reviews general ledger account reconciliations and assists with internal and external financial reporting.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for the day-to-day operational accounting function providing expertise and support as required and participating in ongoing projects
- Prepare quarter-end and year-end working paper sections, and assist with internal and external financial reporting
- Responsible for the review of month-end general ledger account reconciliations and tasks
- Assist in finance modernization efforts including software integration of the general ledger, financial close software and reporting software
- Assist in producing walkthroughs for automating current processes
- Assist in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR)) program testing and walkthroughs
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must hold an accounting designation; CPA, CA, CMA, CGA
- Minimum three years of relevant accounting experience
- Takes clear ownership and becomes an expert in a certain subject area or areas, educating others in areas they are especially knowledgeable
- Demonstrates effective communication by expressing ideas clearly, and asking probing questions to ensure understanding
- Able to consistently identify when work is required and initiates action as appropriate
- Demonstrates analysis and problem-solving skills by collecting information from all relevant sources, involving others where appropriate, and asking effective questions to elicit detailed and relevant information
- Highly proficient time management skills with the ability to prioritize work in a fast paced, changing environment
- Demonstrates attention to detail by reviewing own work carefully and catching most errors
- Strong organization skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent responsibilities
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team to ensure objectives are met by making quality contributions and supporting fellow team members
- Proficient in the use of MS Office software
- Experience with PeopleSoft, Workiva, Blackline or Planful considered an asset
- Previous insurance experience considered an asset
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Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Disability or medical-related accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations may contact, in confidence, jobs@wawanesa.com.
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