Hybrid Senior Financial Analyst, Internal Controls

at Intact

• Job title: Senior Financial Analyst, Internal Controls
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: CA$94,200 - CA$115,200 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Montreal, Canada

About the role

• Senior Analyst joining North America Group Financial Controls team, responsible for planning, developing strategy, and improving internal controls. Focus on the 52-109 financial controls certification process.

Responsibilities

• Assist the manager in planning, developing strategy and budgets, assessing required resources and establishing timelines related to the 52-109 financial controls certification process.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the design and operation of the framework of key internal controls related to Regulation 52-109.
• Establish and maintain good communication with the various stakeholders (information technology experts, 52-109 manager and director and clients in the various business units) in order to ensure good follow-up on the resolution of issues, the deadlines to be met and the updating of the various activities related to 52-109 certification.
• Support the client in developing an action plan or identifying and choosing appropriate solutions to remedy the deficiencies noted.
• Carry out prompt and effective follow-up on recommendations to ensure timely implementation of recommendations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of best practices and tools aimed at optimizing processes and working methods.
• Provide assistance to external auditors, if required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration.
• Professional accounting designation CPA (an asset)
• Proven experience (4-6 years) in auditing, 52-109, SOX or equivalent professional experience.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and financial controls.
• Experience in the insurance and investment field (asset).
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving and attention to details.
• Excellent organizational skills and rigor in planning and execution.
• Ability to work well in teams and collaborate with cross-functional departments.
• Flexibility, autonomy, adaptability and proactivity.
• High level of professionalism, integrity and ethics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
• No work experience in Canada required, but must have authorization to work in Canada.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)