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What you will do
This position is located in the London head office
Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!
We are one of Canada’s top 100 employers!
Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.
Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted
Reporting to the Manager, Accounting, you will be the team leader of the Individual Customer Accounting Team, operating in a fast-paced environment with ties to both operations and financial reporting. The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately six Accounting Technicians who are responsible for suspense account monitoring, reconciliations, and financial transactions that support accurate financial reporting. This role interacts with various departments within the organization and building and managing these relationships is key.
What you will do
- Leading a team of approximately six Accounting Technicians, providing technical guidance and support, managing workflow distribution, supporting growth and development through on-going coaching, feedback, and performance management
- Ensuring the timely and accurate completion of all accounting reconciliations and financial transactions, including daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting
- Managing workloads to ensure all reporting deadlines are met in a timely and accurate manner
- Ensuring all outstanding accounting variances are actively investigated for resolution
- Overseeing accounting meetings with Administration teams
- Researching and resolving accounting issues and inquiries
- Continuous improvement of processes and procedures
- Liaising with internal and external auditors to fulfill informational and procedural requests
- Ensuring adherence to Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting and regulatory bodies
- Participating in projects to provide expertise on accounting requirements and related interfaces
- Provide senior business leaders with detailed information in support of their financial reporting analysis
- A critical function of the role is in the implementation of the accounting and financial process changes associated with the International Financial Reporting Standard 17 (IFRS 17), which is a global change impacting how Insurance companies recognize profits
What you will bring
- University degree, preferably in a finance/accounting related field
- Holding a CPA designation
- 5+ years of accounting for insurance products experience
- 3-5 years of leadership experience is an asset
- Strong critical thinking skills, problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Leadership experience is preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Self-starter, team-oriented, and able to work with limited direction
- Professional and approachable with an emphasis on collaborative working relationships
- Knowledge of accounting systems (SAP, FSCD)
- Knowledge of the Individual Customer product shelf and systems would be an asset
- Strong knowledge of Excel; VBA programming for Excel is an asset
This position is located in the London head office
Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!
Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.
You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.
Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.
We are one of Canada’s top 100 employers!
Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.
Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted
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