Senior Financial Analyst supporting fast-paced finance team at Sun Life. Ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with SOX standards while collaborating with colleagues.
Responsibilities
Review journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by Financial Analysts to ensure they are accurate and meet SOX and Sun Life standards.
Prepare complex account reconciliations, identify, investigate, and resolve differences.
Support internal and external audits.
Validate, improve, and document key business processes and controls.
Draft ICFR/Error memos and technical accounting/application memos for new or changing businesses.
Prepare quarterly balance sheet review and variance commentary.
Requirements
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in audit, financial reporting, technical accounting, and/or internal controls.
CPA designation.
Understanding of IFRS and SOX controls relevant to the insurance industry.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Self-motivated, results-oriented and flexible to changing priorities and timelines.
Proven technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
As a condition of the role, the successful candidate must obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance through Sun Life.
Benefits
The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential
We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2025 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada
We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health
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