Intermediate Financial Analyst - Waterloo, Canada - Sun Life

Sun Life

Verified Company

Waterloo, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self.

You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you.

Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights.

Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do.

Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

The Segregated Funds' Financial Management (SFFM) team within Group Retirement Services (GRS) Finance is responsible for the daily valuations, trading in underlying mutual funds, accounting control, and financial reporting for over 500 segregated funds.

The Intermediate Financial Analyst role is a key member of the Accounting and Controls team within SFFM.

This team of three individuals is accountable for the key controls on the valuation of the funds, reconciliations, reporting to Canadian Finance and Corporate, financial statements and notes for over 200 of the Funds, the coordination of various audits and the compilation of taxable income for the Funds to support plan member tax reporting.

This role will be based in Waterloo.

What will you do?

Coordinate the monthly reconciliation completion process to support the signoff on account balances and attestation
Review and signoff on monthly reconciliations to support the internal control environment
Review and approve manual journal entries to the general ledger
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial and regulatory compliance reports for Segregated Funds
Provide consultative services to the SFFM Operations Team regarding the Segregated Funds accounting model as well as reconciling items
Work with internal and external auditors to plan and support the audit work
Coordinate supporting backup and documentation to audit inquiries and provide meaningful explanation to audit inquiries
Lead the team's yearend tax processing by working closely with GRS Tax and the SFFM Operations Team
Participate in the production of the audited financial statements for the Segregated Funds Annual Report
Identify, analyze and report on deficiencies in the control environment and implement new controls or processes to improve efficiency

What do you need to succeed?

Postsecondary degree
Analytical and problemsolving skills with experience in account reconciliations
Ability to adapt communication style for technical and nontechnical audiences
Strong analytical skills and critical thinking with attention to accuracy and details
An inherent passion for continuous improvement and innovation
Flexible and adaptable with the ability to align to changing priorities
Comfortable with new technologies and the ability to selflearn software
Ability to meet multiple deadlines under tight timelines

Assets:

CPA designation
Knowledge of PAM for Securities (PAM) software
Experience with SAP, Oracle, and corresponding software
Technical expertise with Microsoft Excel
Previous experience working in Investments or Segregated Funds
Completion of Canadian Securities Course (CSC)

Notes/Unique Requirements:

Ability to manage a flexible work schedule as some overtime may be required outside of regular business hours to support critical timelines and/or project implementations.

What's in it for you?

15 vacation days per year
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the US.
Named 2021 "Best Places to Work" by Glassdoor
Canada Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work 202
Flexible hybrid work model
Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture

LI-Hybrid

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work.

Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

51,100/ ,800/82 800

Job Category:

Finance

Posting End Date:

26/04/2023