Intact Financial Corporation

Accounting Specialist

Intact Financial Corporation$87K — $106K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA accounting designation
  • 4+ years of relevant accounting experience (IFRS)
  • Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient in analytical and synthesis skills
  • Team player with leadership qualities and high autonomy
  • Bilingual in French and English

Responsibilities

  • Produce and distribute various quarterly and annual reports to Canadian regulatory authorities
  • Participate in the monthly closing process with internal controls documentation
  • Engage in complex regulatory reporting projects and anticipate their impacts
  • Conduct quarterly analytical reviews and prepare detailed analyses
  • Drive process standardization, simplification, and automation initiatives
  • Support continuous improvement of deliverables based on partner needs
  • Assist in the audit process and liaise with internal and external auditors

Benefits

  • Annual bonus plan with potential payout up to double the target
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) with matching contributions
  • Flexible pension offerings, including a defined benefit plan for guaranteed income
  • Opportunity for career advancement in a growing team
  • Supportive team culture that emphasizes collaboration and shared success
Full Job Description

Salary range (but not limited to):

87,200 - 106,600

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

10%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.


About the role

We’re looking for a Accounting Specialist for our growing team!

What you’ll do here:

  • Contribute to the production and distribution of various quarterly and annual reports, primarily to the regulatory authorities of all Canadian insurance companies.
  • Participate in the monthly closing process including performance and documentation of related internal controls.
  • Take part in various projects that may deal with complex topics and be able to anticipate their impacts on regulatory reporting.
  • Participate in the preparation of detailed analyses including the quarterly analytical review.
  • Participate in process standardization, simplification and automation initiatives.
  • Participate in the continuous improvement of deliverables according to the evolving needs of our internal and external partners.
  • Assist in facilitating the audit process and liaise with internal and external auditors.
  • Perform other related duties (pension fund accounting, ad-hoc management requests, etc.).


What you bring to the table:

  • CPA accounting designation
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in accounting and accounting standards (IFRS)
  • Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously and challenge ways of doing things.
  • Fast learning capability and agility
  • Strong analytical, synthesis and rigor skills
  • Leadership, team spirit, autonomy and efficiency
  • Ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization, including management and some external stakeholders.
  • Good process documentation skills
  • Intermediate Excel level
  • Knowledge of Oracle and Hyperion is an asset.
  • Knowledge of the property and casualty insurance industry is an asset.
  • Bilingual: French and English, Need to interact on a regular basis with an English-speaking

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Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.

About Intact Financial Corporation

Intact Financial Corporation is a Canadian insurance company that provides property and casualty insurance to individuals and businesses. The company operates in Canada and the United States and offers a range of insurance products, including auto, home, and commercial insurance. Intact Financial Corporation was founded in 1809 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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