Manager, Finance and Reinsurance

Job title: Manager, Finance and Reinsurance

Job 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

Our growing team is looking for a Manager, Finance and Reinsurance!

Our candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing the reinsurance cycle of accounting. Leading a team of reinsurance experts, our candidate will be participating in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes, and most importantly, establishing robust internal controls, driving financial planning, and analysis.

In addition, our candidate will play an active role in the transformation and integration of the reinsurance activities under his/her leadership.

Participation in month-end activities:

Our candidate will be responsible for managing internal monthly, quarterly, and year-end reinsurance reporting by working closely with various departments:

• Ensure that the financial close process, including system feeds, reconciliations, controls and the review of results, occurs in a timely basis and with the highest level of quality.
• Organize a pre-closing preparation meeting with the team and ensure alignment on responsibility and timeline.
• Review month-end deliverables under the team responsibilities and provide feedback to the team.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to enrich the financial data offer and provide answers for a better understanding of the business while providing month-end analysis and answering ad-hoc queries.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and key disclosure. Review and support any external financial reporting and collaborate with the group reinsurance function to deliver quality and timely work.
• Coordinate and review all internal management reporting such as intercompany and aging reconciliation and provide key insight on key variance.
• Review and support the preparation of regulatory PC1 reporting to regulators.
• Maintain and improve effective internal control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Support regular internal audits to identify areas for improvement and risk mitigation. Stream line financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Participate in implementation of any new or changed accounting standards.
• Support and facilitate the audit process with both internal and external audit.

Participation in project activities:

• Lead reinsurance transformation project for the reinsurance activities under his/her leadership (RSA).
• Increase the efficiency and timeliness of the financial close process including reporting requirements to senior management and internal business partners.
• Influence the outcome of special projects impacting the reinsurance team.
• Build relationships and networks to support your professional growth and success.

Our candidate will lead a team of three reinsurance experts and ensure planning, succession, performance, and employee development while providing constant feedback and opportunities for growth.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
• CPA designation (Certified Public Accountant).
• Experience with insurance company on reporting and/or projects.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as manager.
• Understanding of reinsurance accounting/contracts a strong asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Leadership skills, team player, independent and efficient.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to persuade, influence and motivate from a wide variety of functional background.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.

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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 employee-led 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.

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