Accounting Specialist, Reinsurance Project

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About The Role

Join our team and be part of the excitement.

We are looking for a highly skilled, talented and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist in the Reinsurance Project team to join an innovative environment where creativity knows no bound.

As a key member of the dynamic reinsurance finance team, you will play a crucial role in building process for complex reinsurance accounting activities, contributing to improve closing activities, and driving multiple process enhancements. Your expertise will be pivotal in simplifying, standardizing and improving key controls to elevate our reporting and accounting processes.

If you are passionate about making a difference, thrive on challenges and want to work with a team that value fun as much as hard work, this is the opportunity for you. Embrace the energy, ignite your passion and let’s create something extraordinary together.

In this role you will be working on large scale projects that have impacts on the reinsurance finance department and managing a portfolio of complex projects.

We are aiming to find and develop a candidate that will become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Reinsurance Finance team and will be involved in various streams of the projects where the finance department expertise is required.

In your new role, you will act as a key stakeholder to make sure that the team is well represented in these initiatives and that the need of the reinsurance finance team is well covered by preparing requirements, proposing and reviewing proposed solutions.

This is a fulltime permanent position that can be based in Montreal, Laval, Toronto or St-Hyacinthe.

You’ll Succeed At What You Do Because

• You are concise and a specialist in complex problem solving.
• You drive for continuous improvement and challenge status quo.
• You demonstrate an understanding of financial risks and appropriate controls to mitigate.
• You are truly versatile, ingenious, and innovative.
• You show initiative, interest to learn and to understand processes.
• You are an ace of teamwork, interpersonal skills, communication, and tact.
• You have a great ability to organize and prioritize workload.
  
  

Process Improvement

What you’ll do here:

• Lead initiatives to enhance financial systems and accounting processes, addressing business challenges and needs.
• Propose, implement, and test innovative solutions to streamline operations.
• Ensure operational readiness for key stakeholders and provide warranty support post-deployment.
  
  

Quality Control

• Evaluate, implement, and enhance key controls to maintain the highest quality of improvements.
• Perform thorough assessments to ensure the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
  
  

Project Management

• Manage a diverse project portfolio, providing regular updates to your manager.
• Ensure alignment with group decisions and actions through timely communication.
  
  

System Optimization

• Ensure efficient and optimal use of reinsurance and reporting systems.
• Utilize these systems as primary data sources for producing and analyzing reinsurance results.
  
  

Support And Analysis

• Support the reinsurance accounting team with ad hoc and recurring requests.
• Perform complex reinsurance analysis and ensure the accuracy of financial results.
• Conduct key reconciliations to guarantee the accuracy and completeness of reinsurance balances.
  
  

Collaboration

• Work closely with multiple stakeholders to ensure alignment during the month-end closing process.
• Foster strong relationships across teams to drive collaborative success.
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Identify areas for improvement, document proposals, and monitor progress.
• Drive initiatives that enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.
  
  

What You Bring To The Table

• Professional accounting designation (CPA).
• Post secondary education in Finance or Accounting – is required.
• 5+ yrs of experience including experience in month-end/quarter-end reporting combined with experience in project role.
• Experience in Insurance/Reinsurance accounting – is a strong asset.
• Involved in Finance and Accounting project work.
• Demonstrated experience in fast learning environment requiring agility and adaptability to change.
• Discipline, autonomy and professionalism.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can interact with various people at all levels of the organization, including management and some external stakeholders.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
  
  

What We Offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

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, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

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.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.