Ville : Montréal, Quebec

Catégorie : Finance

Industrie : Insurance

Employeur : Intact Financial Corporation

Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.  

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are– here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise. 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role

Our growing team is looking for an Accounting Specialist!

The specialist will be part of the expense allocation team responsible for the PCMCS expense allocation tool and the EPBCS budget process tool. The candidate will be involved with the month-end and annual budgeting processes. In addition, our candidate will play an active role in projects that impact the expense allocation and/or budget process.

What you’ll do here:

• Participate in the expense allocations process by collaborating with regional Finance teams to ensure allocations are accurate (month-end & budget allocations)
• Analyse and explain expense variances against Budget and historical comparative data
• Participate in maintenance and development of the PCMCS expense allocations tool and the EPBCS budget tool
• Ensure the process is well documented and strong controls are in place
• Ensure a good and efficient data flow during the budget process between various stakeholders including regional Finance teams and Actuarial
• Support and validate expense allocations along with the regional Finance teams
• Participate in implementation of any new or changed accounting standards
• Liaison with both internal and external auditors
• Maintain a robust internal control environment. Participate in updating 52-109 documentation along with ensuring accurate and sufficient supporting documentation exists

What you bring to the table:

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) or any combination of equivalent education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Robust skills in Excel and Oracle systems knowledge (PCMCS, EPBCS, Smartivew)
• Strong analytic skills and problem solving with a capacity of identifying problems and developing creatives solutions.
• Autonomous, proactive, and good team player with a positive attitude.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work on more then one tasks and/or projects simultaneously.
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada

Other quality

• Great sense of leadership
• Team spirit and collaboration
• Autonomous
• Demonstrate rigor and thoroughness
• Analytical skills

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What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Click here to review other important information about the hiring process, including background checks, internal candidates, and eligibility to work in Canada.

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