Finance & Accounting Analyst - Waterloo, ON, Canada - Definity Financial

Description

Financial Analyst, Accounting and Reporting - Fall 2024 Co-op/Intern
YOUR NEXT CO-OP PLACEMENT
Hybrid with 2-3 days required in office per week at the Waterloo location.
From classroom to co-op to career, every step of your journey has an impact on your future.

That's why it makes sense to choose a co-op placement with a company that offers truly rewarding work and real-life experience.

If you're looking for a company that takes care of its people - full time, part time, and co-ops alike - and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here.

Providing CPA and prospective CPA students with a way to transform their potential into successful long-term careers, the co-op student will gain practical experience through our CPA pre-approved program and mentorship from our in-house CPA mentors.

Reporting to one of the Finance Managers and receiving day-to-day coaching and guidance from Senior Financial Analysts, the co-op student is expected to work collaboratively with members within finance as well as other key members across the organization, demonstrating a high level of service, information quality and responsiveness.

The co-op student is responsible for the preparation of timely, accurate and complete financial information, analysis, and reports to meet the requirements of both internal and external customers.

Additionally, the co-op student is responsible for identifying any potential problems or risk areas, as well as opportunities that the business may need to be aware of and act on.

Provide support over the month end close process, including preparing journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.

Assisting in the preparation of financial reports to meet the timeliness and quality requirements of both internal and external customers.

Assisting the preparation of regulatory reports (OSFI P&C1, Statistics Canada surveys)
Creating meaningful ad hoc reports and analysis utilizing the appropriate source data.
Communicating any potential risks or opportunities to finance customers or the Financial Reporting team.
Must be a full-time student in a Co-Op program related to business, finance, or related program
Working towards a CPA accounting designation would be preferred.
High level of proficiency with Excel.
Knowledge of VBA would be an asset
Definity's co-op students are considered the best pipeline of talent for our full-time, permanent positions.

We care about students:
Definity distributes $85,000 in scholarships to students across Canada each year.

We care about our community: Meaningful work forwarding our purpose of building a better world by helping our clients and communities adapt and thrive in their hardest times of need.

Opportunity to join our employee groups - focused on women's empowerment, LGBTQ+, anti-racism and cultural equity, and environmental activism
Determined to create positive change for our environment, our people, and our communities, now and in the future.

The hourly compensation for the role starts at $22/h and will increase based on factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, and the recommended rates as set by the respective educational institution.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility.

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada's most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with.