Accounting Specialist - Toronto, Canada - Intact

Intact

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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
We're looking for an Accounting Specialist, Expense Leadership to join our growing team

The Expense Management function provides guidance on expense management projects by proposing/reviewing various planned and ad hoc expenses savings initiatives and ensuring expense savings initiatives are embedded in the budget and provide insight to senior management on IFC's general expenses on a monthly basis.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor integration costs resulting from our acquisitions while also tracking restructuring expenses from strategic decisions and ensure they are reflected in the forecast and planning process.
Review, consolidate and challenge regional finance monthly expense variance and forecast.
Build and share key metrics to track expenses performance.
Participate in the yearly budget process and coordinate with all regions the necessary requirements to build an exhaustive view of the expense plan.
Review and monitor cost/benefits analysis of selected corporate projects and other expenses initiatives and ensure they are embedded in budget via the target setting process.
Recommend, analyze and review various projects/ideas to optimize our expense management framework.
Work on various special projects and adhoc requests, including expense analysis and optimization of processes.

REQUIREMENTS:

CPA designation
At least 5 years of relevant experience
Strategic thinking, strong analytical ability and very well organized
Quick learning skills and be able to adapt to change
Be autonomous, proactive and have strong teamwork skills
Be able to clearly communicate the outcome of an analysis and present it in a concise, accurate and effective manner.
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Capacity of communicating with various people from across the organization, including senior management
Bilingual (French and English)
Regular interactions with colleagues across Canada, US & UK

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 employeeled 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.