Wawanesa Insurance Looking for Financial Analyst at Winnipeg, MB Full Time

Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3C-3P1 Edmonton, AB, CA, T6E-6A8 Toronto, ON, CA, M2P-2B7 Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, V6J-4Y3 Moncton, New Brunswick, CA, E1E-4R5 Remote – Canada, CA Calgary, AB, CA, T2R-0E4

Company: Wawanesa Insurance

We’re proud to give our employees the flexibility to choose how and where they want to work. In this role, you will decide whether your preference is to work from home (remote), work from the office or a hybrid of time spent at both. You may live and work anywhere that Wawanesa operates in Canada.

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, founded in 1896, is Canada’s largest mutual insurer, with $3.9 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10.5 billion. Wawanesa Mutual, with executive offices in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa General, which offers property and casualty insurance in California and Oregon; Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada; and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Western Canada. With more than 5,700 employees, Wawanesa proudly serves more than two million policyholders in Canada and the United States. Wawanesa is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes for 2022. This certification recognizes us as a leading employer and reinforces that we’re a company that values our people for who they are and the work they do to support our customers, communities, and brokers. Wawanesa is also a Manitoba Top Employer for 2022 recognizing that we are an exceptional place to work. Wawanesa actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities where it operates, donating well above internationally recognized benchmarks for excellence in corporate philanthropy.

We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

Job Overview

The Financial Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day operational accounting function, provides support on the different lines of business accounting and assists on the monthly financial close. The Financial Analyst prepares general ledger account reconciliations and assists on process improvements and modernization projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operational accounting function which includes processing of journal entries, submitting commissions for approval and payment, analysis and recording of intercompany transactions
• Responsible for the preparation of month-end general ledger account reconciliations and tasks
• Daily review of journal entries posted to the general ledger for accuracy and appropriateness, following-up on errors and unusual items
• Responsible for month-end closing activities and preparing working papers
• Prepare quarter-end and year-end working papers, and assist with regulatory reporting
• Assist on projects related to process improvements and other lines of business initiatives that requires accounting expertise
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Obtained professional accounting designation; CPA, CA, CMA, CGA
• Minimum two years of post-qualifying accounting experience
• Takes clear ownership and becomes an expert in a certain subject area or areas, educating others in areas he/she is especially knowledgeable
• Demonstrates effective communication by expressing ideas clearly, and asking probing questions to ensure understanding
• Able to consistently identify when work is required and initiates action as appropriate
• Demonstrates analysis and problem-solving skills by collecting information from all relevant sources, involving others where appropriate, and asking effective questions to elicit detailed and relevant information
• Prioritizes and reprioritizes tasks effectively
• Demonstrates attention to detail by reviewing own work carefully and catching most errors
• Works to ensure group objectives are met by making quality contributions and supporting fellow team members
• Proficient in the use of MS Office software
• Excellent organizational skills
• Previous insurance experience considered an asset

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Wawanesa provides its employees with a respectful, challenging and rewarding environment where they can maximize their potential while contributing to the company’s goals. Our full-time permanent employees are provided with highly competitive compensation packages (salaries, generous vacation allowance, leave top up, annual bonus plan, premium free benefits and a pension plan). Wawanesa provides a stable environment for its employees in today’s challenging markets.

Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process. Candidates requiring accommodations may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

If you are interested in this exciting, challenging position with Wawanesa, apply today with your Resume.

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