Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.
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)
Salary range (but not limited to):
87,200 - 106,600
Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):
10%
As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.
Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.
Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.
About the role
We’re looking for someone to join our growing team as an Accounting Specialist in supporting the Direct Distribution business unit.
As a member of the finance team, you will work with multiple stakeholders to produce and analyze insurance results and expenses, providing accurate information to Direct Distribution stakeholders in a timely manner and supporting the strategic objectives of the business unit.
What you’ll do here:
Support with monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting by working closely with various departments such as other finance teams.
Participate in the month end closing process including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and controls.
Produce underwriting results and forecasts.
Analyze and understand underwriting results in collaboration with different stakeholders.
Support our business units in the management of their operational expenses.
Participate in the financial systems and accounting processes improvement initiatives.
Participate in the underwriting results and general expenses budget process.
Make recommendations and suggestions to management based on your expertise.
Simplify, standardize, secure and increase controls of different work files.
Participate in ad-hoc requests and strategic projects.
Maintain relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
What you bring to the table:
Professional accounting designation (CPA or CA) is mandatory.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting/auditing and/or finance.
Knowledge of the P&C insurance industry is an asset.
Fast learning, 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.
Expert MS Excel knowledge.
Knowledge of Oracle is an asset.
For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism (English/French) is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with colleagues across the country.
No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.
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Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.