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Senior financial analyst Jobs in Toronto – Ontario at The Mason Group Inc
Title: Senior financial analyst
Company: The Mason Group Inc
Location: Toronto – Ontario
Category: Finance & Banking, Accounting
Senior Financial Analyst
Employment Type
Permanent Location TORONTO, Ontario Apply SHARE THIS JOB
Job Description:
Our client a P&C insurance company is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst.
Reporting to the AVP, Finance, the Senior Financial Analyst will assist with internal financial reporting and analysis.
This position will support the preparation of monthly financial statements, as well as prepare and analyze monthly variance reports for management.
The Senior Financial Analyst will also assist with the annual and quarterly P&C-1 regulatory filing process.
Duties
and responsibilities of the Senior Financial Analyst is as follows:
Maintain a thorough understanding of the Company’s accounting system and general ledger, and process journal entries as required.
Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reporting and year-end audited financial statements, as well as any required quarterly reporting to the public parent company.
Assist with preparation of the quarterly and annual P&C-1 filings, and remain current on changes to the P&C-1.
Prepare variance reports for management and provide insightful analysis.
Coordinate with external auditors to ensure an efficient and timely year-end audit and interim reviews.
Work with internal auditors to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, as well as develop and implement additional controls as required.
Assist with implementation of new IFRS accounting standards and Minimum Capital Test guidelines.
Work with IT to ensure that system requirements are met which allow financial and regulatory reporting to remain accurate and efficient.
Collaborate with other Finance department staff to support overall department goals and objectives, while responding to inquiries regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
Support the development and implementation of new procedures and features to ensure a proper workflow exists in the department and improve the accuracy and efficiency of processes.
Provide training to junior staff as required.
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Job Requirements:
3-5+ years working in audit at a public accounting firm.
Must have
proficiency with Microsoft Excel, experience with extracting, manipulating, analyzing large data sets (e.g., use of Pivot tables, macros, and/or Index/Array-type/SUMIF formulas).
Experience with
Great Plains or similar accounting system is an asset.
Strong oral and written
communication skills
, including the ability to convey technical information to a wide range of audiences.
Proven analytical and
problem-solving skills
, along with
attention to detail
.
Proven ability to exercise independent judgment.
Strong organizational, planning and
project management
skills, including the ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
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