Financial Analyst- Contract - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. Youll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, youll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.This role will report to the Manager, Financial Controls. The Financial Controls team is responsible for developing and maintaining effective financial controls through monthly financial reconciliations and monitoring processes. This is a new one year contract role that has been created to support the evolving mandates of Group Benefits Finance teams, and will be instrumental in their development and success.What will you do

• Reviews reconciliations prepared by Sr. Accounting Specialists to ensure they are accurate and meet tight company Account Reconciliation standards and Sarbane-Oxley controls;
• Prepares reconciliations, identifies and resolves differences;
• Prepares monthly Account Reconciliation reporting;
• Makes recommendation to management to influence decisions and support policy/process development;
• Identifies appropriate control gaps and works with management and staff in other departments to resolve;
• Performs and/or reviews aging of Balance Sheet accounts to ensure payables/receivables are effectively managed and controlled;
• Reconcile accounts from Oracle (current system) to SAP (new system)
• Provides training and technical support to Senior Accounting Specialists and other departments;
• Coordinates and/or supports internal and external audits;
• Manages and/or participates in small projects and provide subject matter expertise.
• Identify and implement process enhancements to increase team efficiencies and internal controls by using appropriate applications.
• Validate, improve and document business processes.

What do you need to succeed

• B. Comm. in Accounting or Finance or equivalent;
• Accounting designation or actively working towards accounting designation (CMA, CGA, CA)
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent Excel skills; Strong computer skills (Word, Oracle Discoverer/Financial Analyzer, FOCUS, SAP);
• Very good organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills in order to meet stringent deadlines;
• Able to work independently and support the Manager in day to day working
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, in English and French.

Assets:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of controls environment
• Knowledge of Sun Life Financial accounting systems and reporting tools (Oracle General Ledger, Oracle Discoverer/Financial Analyzer, SAP);
• Knowledge of Group products, services and systems (Group CDB accounting systems, Group administration and claim systems).

Notes/Unique Requirements

• Overtime may be required during peak demands at monthly and quarterly intervals.

What’s in it for you

• Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the US.
• Named 2021 “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor
• Canada Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work - 2021
• Flexible hybrid work model including in-country work-from-home if you prefer. #LI-Remote, or #LI-Hybrid.
• A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Salary Range:53,300/53 300 - 86,300/86 300Job Category:FinancePosting End Date:21/12/2022Quick Apply

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