Intact Financial Corporation

Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting & Internal Controls

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA designation
  • 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience in financial reporting, public practice, internal audit, or internal controls
  • Solid background in IFRS, including financial statement preparation and technical accounting research
  • Experience supporting the design and implementation of internal controls
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS
  • Support the month-end and year-end close processes for timely and accurate reporting
  • Research technical accounting matters and prepare documentation
  • Assist in the design and implementation of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
  • Participate in reviewing existing controls to identify improvement opportunities
  • Gather and prepare documentation for internal audit activities
  • Promote a culture of compliance and accountability within the organization

Benefits

  • Annual bonus with a target of 10% and potential payout of up to 200%
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) with company matching contributions
  • Group RRSP with company matching contributions for long-term security
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment
  • Flexible work arrangements offered
  • Commitment to employee development and career growth
Full Job Description

Salary range (but not limited to): 87,200 - 106,600

Incentive plan

Annual bonus: 10% target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to 200% (subject to personal and company performance)

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our incentive programs and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with BrokerLink matching a portion of your contributions.

Our Group RRSP, with company matching DPSP offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, location etc. The salary range presented below 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 are seeking a highly motivated and detail-orientedSenior Accountant in Calgary, AB to support the preparation of IFRS financial statements and strengthen Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).

This role partners with Finance and business stakeholders to deliver accurate reporting, support close activities, and help maintain an effective control environment.

What you'll do here:

Financial Reporting

  • Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, working papers, and supporting schedules.
  • Support the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
  • Research technical accounting matters and prepare supporting documentation and accounting memos.
  • Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards and accounting policy updates.
  • Support the preparation of financial statement disclosures and management reporting packages.
  • Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and reporting requirements.

Internal Controls

  • Assist in the design, implementation, documentation, and ongoing maintenance of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
  • Participate in the review and assessment of existing controls to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Support the development and maintenance of risk and control matrices, process narratives, and control documentation.
  • Monitor and test key controls to ensure operating effectiveness.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to establish appropriate controls for new processes, systems, and initiatives.
  • Support remediation efforts related to identified control deficiencies.

Internal Audit & Compliance

  • Assist with internal audit activities and coordinate requests from internal and external auditors.
  • Gather and prepare audit support documentation and respond to audit inquiries.
  • Support risk assessments and compliance reviews across business processes.
  • Track audit findings and remediation plans to ensure timely resolution.
  • Help promote a strong culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What you bring to the table:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA designation
  • 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience in financial reporting, public practice, internal audit, or internal controls.
  • Solid background in IFRS, including financial statement preparation, financial reporting, technical accounting research, and accounting policy application.
  • Experience supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls.
  • Experience working with internal and external auditors.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

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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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