Job ID: 8335
Working Business Language: English
Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.
The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $85,000- $105,000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.
About Us
At Wawanesa, we’re proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit wawanesa.com.
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.
The Senior Financial Analyst, Investments is responsible for assisting in the preparation of investment financial reporting, preparation of various analysis and ensuring compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements. The Senior Financial Analyst conducts research and performs analysis on complex accounting issues and will provide general accounting leadership to the department.
Job Responsibilities
- Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Leads the preparation of investments and financial risk financial statement note disclosure ensuring compliance with IFRS standards
- Conducts research on IFRS accounting standards and developments and assesses their related impact
- Prepares investments related financial information to meet regulatory requirements including the company’s P&C-1 filing.
- Prepares investment related financial information for internal decision making and reporting purposes
- Assists with the Company’s Internal Controls over Financial Reporting program
- Prepares the financial statements and notes for The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company’s Canadian Pension Plan including all supporting entries, reconciliations, notes, and other deliverables
- Takes clear ownership and becomes an expert in a certain subject area or areas, educating others in areas they are especially knowledgeable
- Conducts analysis on complex accounting issues
- Supports process improvement, modernization, and automation initiatives
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required
- Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience, public accounting experience is highly valued
- Detail oriented with strong analytical skills, initiative, and ability to work independently
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Takes clear ownership and becomes an expert in a certain subject area, educating others in areas he/she is especially knowledgeable
- Ability to enable team members to achieve goals through clear instructions, support, and coaching.
- Competent knowledge of IFRS accounting standards
- Ability to research accounting standards and apply practical solutions to accounting issues
- Ability to work under tight deadlines with a keen sense of urgency
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Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!
Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
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. Disability or medical-related accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
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