Finance Associate supporting audit and risk activities within Sun Life Health. Engage in coordination of audits, financial controls, and collaboration with finance teams.
Responsibilities
Support internal and external audits, including report preparation.
Coordinate and attend internal control walkthrough meetings with relevant individuals from within the business unit and the external auditors.
Coordinate and support the quarterly attestation process.
Support write-off reporting and coordination.
Business continuity planning and disaster recovery.
Coordinate access reviews.
Support the Financial Controls team as needed.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree. Major/specialization in accounting, finance, or commerce is preferred.
Suitable for a new or recent graduate.
Understanding of IFRS and SOX controls preferred.
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.
Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only as the position reports to a unilingual English-speaking manager outside Quebec.
Benefits
Time off giving you the flexibility to focus on the moments that matter including 15 vacation days per year
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Pension Plan participation starts immediately, and you are automatically enrolled.
We help you save more with Sun Life automatic and matching contributions and by including both your salary and bonus when making contributions.
The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
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
We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2025 Best Workplace in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada
Sun Life ranked one of the 2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World on the Corporate Knights
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