Project Management Control Analyst - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

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Date: Jun 8, 2022Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3C-3P1 Kitchener, ON, CA, N2G-1H6 Regina, SK, CA, S4S-6X3 Nepean, ON, CA, K2E-7W5 Remote - Canada, CA Toronto, ON, CA, M2P-2B7 Saskatoon, SK, CA, S7H-0W5 Calgary, AB, CA, T2R-0E4 Edmonton, AB, CA, T6E-6A8 Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, V6J-4Y3 Moncton, New Brunswick, CA, E1E-4R5Company: Wawanesa InsuranceWe’re proud to give our employees the flexibility to choose how and where they want to work. In this role, you will decide whether your preference is to work from home (remote), work from the office or a hybrid of time spent at both. You may live and work anywhere that Wawanesa operates in Canada.The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, founded in 1896, is Canada’s largest mutual insurer, with $3.9 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10.5 billion. Wawanesa Mutual, with executive offices in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa General, which offers property and casualty insurance in California and Oregon; Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada; and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Western Canada. With more than 5,700 employees, Wawanesa proudly serves more than two million policyholders in Canada and the United States. Wawanesa is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes for 2022. This certification recognizes us as a leading employer and reinforces that we’re a company that values our people for who they are and the work they do to support our customers, communities, and brokers. Wawanesa is also a Manitoba Top Employer for 2022 recognizing that we are an exceptional place to work. Wawanesa actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities where it operates, donating well above internationally recognized benchmarks for excellence in corporate philanthropy.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 OverviewWorking under minimal supervision, this job contributes to Wawanesa’s success by supporting project teams with processes, tools, methodologies, financial tracking and reporting for Change Initiatives, ensuring conformance, transparency, and accuracy.Job Responsibilities

• Contributes to project planning, review, control, startup, execution and closeout processes and engages in process improvement activities.
• Supports project teams in project financial planning, tracking, analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Processes project invoices on monthly basis and reconciles to the general ledger.
• Supports project estimate and budget development, assists in preparing and monitoring project cost baselines to identify cost overruns.
• Prepares project cost reports and variance analysis, reconciles against forecasts and schedules.
• Tracks project status and progress, completes status reports and management reviews.
• Ensures adherence to project control processes and audit requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Sets up contract resources, contract extensions and terminations.
• Administers and maintains team and Project SharePoint sites, files and tracks documentation including project artifacts and vendor contracts.
• Compiles materials for reports and presentations for various stakeholder groups.
• Monitors adherence to approved departmental processes, methodologies, tools, and documentation.
• Provides input to and assists in continuous improvements activities for the IS Operational Financial Management team.
• Performs ad-hoc project analysis and support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education from a recognized college or university with an accounting or project management designation, or a combination of education and experience.
• 2 years’ experience performing project administration and support.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Power BI and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, organizational, analytical and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated high attention to detail and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to plan and organize tasks, monitor performance, and keep work on track.
• Strong attention to detail conducting reviews of information and work products carefully and comprehensively.
• Proven track record with continuous learning.
• Knowledge and experience in Property & Casualty Insurance industry is considered an asset.

#LI-REMOTE #LI-WAWAWawanesa provides its employees with a respectful, challenging and rewarding environment where they can maximize their potential while contributing to the company’s goals. Our full-time permanent employees are provided with highly competitive compensation packages (salaries, generous vacation allowance, leave top up, annual bonus plan, premium free benefits and a pension plan). Wawanesa provides a stable environment for its employees in today’s challenging markets.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. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process. Candidates requiring accommodations may contact, in confidence, jobs@wawanesa.com.If you are interested in this exciting, challenging position with Wawanesa, apply today with your Resume.All Wawanesa job applicants are subject to Wawanesas Privacy Policy.Quick Apply

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