Financial Analyst at Sun Life managing annuity tax operations with a focus on accuracy and compliance. Collaborating with accounting teams and ensuring strong financial discipline in retirement services.
Responsibilities
Manage the annual tax production process to issue annuitant tax slips and prepare amended tax slips for any adjustments and updates
Compare and reconcile prepared tax slips against government filings reports
Reconcile various tax slip types with general ledger account balance
Complete tax accounting entries and manual ad hoc journal entries
Complete weekly tax remittances and prepare tax sub-filing reconciliations (5 per year)
Reconciliation of various suspense and balance sheet accounts
Manage and create various weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly internal management reports, including annuity reconciliations, annuitant count reports, and control/suspense account sign off
Consult with various business partners including Annuity Operations, Corporate Tax to handle inquiries to investigate individual annuitant transactions
Investigate, resolve and clear reconciling items in account reconciliations
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities on an ongoing basis
Maintain and create accounting business procedures documents
Assist with assigned tasks and complete ad hoc requests as required
Requirements
Post-secondary degree in a related field and previous accounting experience (reconciliations, audit, internal controls, reporting, etc.)
Knowledge in general Canadian and Quebec tax slip reporting is an asset
Knowledge of defined benefit annuity products or pension administration business is an asset
Experience with SAP or other accounting systems
Excellent written and communication skills with ability to influence
Moderate to advanced Excel skills and knowledge
Ability to work independently, manage time and adhere to strict deadlines
Team player, ability to multi-task, detail-oriented, strong commitment to quality
Solid problem solving and analytical skills with attention to accuracy and details
Develop strong working relationships with GRS Annuity Operations
Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only
Benefits
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
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