Saskatchewan Blue Cross Looking for Financial Reporting Analyst at Saskatchewan, Canada Full Time

Saskatchewan Blue Cross®, one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, is currently recruiting for a permanent full-time Financial Reporting Analyst to join our team in the Accounting department. This position offers the flexibility to work in-office or participate in hybrid options based in our Saskatoon or Regina office.

JOB FUNCTION

If you have a keen eye for detail, analytical and strategic mindset, and strive to provide exceptional client experience, then we’re looking for you! Reporting to the Manager, Accounting, the Financial Reporting Analyst is responsible for assisting in review, preparation, and analysis of financial information, as well as, supporting the maintenance of the company’s financial systems, and internal controls. The Financial Reporting Analyst will work closely with the Manager, Accounting, in the implementation of new or enhanced financial processes; ensuring systems, processes, and procedures incorporate strong internal controls to improve Saskatchewan Blue Cross’ ability to meet and support customer and organizational business needs. To be successful in this position, you’ll need to possess strong financial acumen, exceptional organizational competencies, and the ability to manage shifting priorities.

WHY CHOOSE SASKATCHEWAN BLUE CROSS?

We’re driven by a mission to empower communities on their journey to whole health and wellness, and have a lot of exciting things ahead of us. We’re improving our members’ experiences through investment in our people, technology, services and products. When you join our team, you’re joining an organization where employees are valued, recognized for their contributions and empowered to make us stronger. The wellbeing of our employees, our members, our partners and our communities is at the heart of our operations.

Our industry is evolving fast, and so are we! We’re looking for people who:

• Share our values
• Believe that creating great experiences is totally within their control
• Collaborate and always set others up for success
• Build positive relationships and an understanding of what people’s needs are
• See solutions and possibilities (not problems!)
• Are simply outstanding at what they do

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and review monthly general ledger account reconciliations and journal entries
• Assist with preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements
• Collaborate with departments and support budget data & forecasting preparation
• Ensure that data integrity is maintained through reporting prepared
• Aid in the preparation of various surveys and reports
• Work with external auditors and provide assistance with annual audit
• Assist in monthly financial reporting and analysis
• Complete ad hoc reporting and scenario analysis as required; including meeting with stakeholder to understand reporting requirements and developing best method to gather and deliver data
• Analyze financial and business processes, make recommendations, and aid the implementation of automated solutions to improve efficiency
• Assist in preparing or facilitating required reporting around KPIs, analyzing data, and identifying trends, challenges, or opportunities
• Maintain analytical accounting codes
• Participate in projects and provide input and suggestions for the integration into current Accounting Department procedures
• Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Commerce, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience is required
• 3-5 years of financial and/or accounting experience
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) is considered an asset
• Working knowledge of IFRS
• Ability to integrate IFRS and internal control knowledge into new systems and day to day procedures
• Strong interest and working knowledge of/experience with financial systems
• Knowledge of MS Dynamics GP, and the use of computer-based reporting tools (SSRS, SQL, Excel, Power BI) to generate end-user reports would be an asset
• Experience and knowledge of the Insurance Industry or benefit products and services would be considered assets
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Keen interest in process simplification and improvement
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with initiative to follow up on items or determine appropriate steps for timely resolution
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships
• Ability to communicate both clearly and concisely in verbal and/or written format
• Excellent organizational, research, and analytical skills with the ability to summarize information into reports and other documents
• A sense of initiative, with the ability to set priorities, follow workflows, and meet deadlines
• Ability to develop, plan, execute, and complete multiple initiatives concurrently
• Legally entitled to work in Canada on an unrestricted basis
• Criminal Record and background check satisfactory to Saskatchewan Blue Cross