Financial Analyst - Group Benefits

On behalf of our client in the Financial Services Sector, PROCOM is looking for a Financial Analyst - Group Benefits.

Financial Analyst - Group Benefits – Job Description

Reviews reconciliations prepared by Sr. Accounting Specialists to ensure they are accurate and meet tight company Account Reconciliation standards and Sarbane-Oxley controls

Prepares reconciliations, identifies and resolves differences

Prepares monthly Account Reconciliation reporting

Makes recommendation to management to influence decisions and support policy / process development

Identifies appropriate control gaps and works with management and staff in other departments to resolve

Performs and / or reviews aging of Balance Sheet accounts to ensure payables / receivables are effectively managed and controlled

Reconcile accounts from Oracle (current system) to SAP (new system)

Provides training and technical support to Senior Accounting Specialists and other departments;

Coordinates and / or supports internal and external audits

Manages and / or participates in small projects and provides subject matter expertise

Identify and implement process enhancements to increase team efficiencies and internal controls by using appropriate applications

Validate, improve and document business processes

Overtime may be required during peak demands at monthly and quarterly intervals

Financial Analyst - Group Benefits – Mandatory Skills

B. Comm. in Accounting or Finance or equivalent

Accounting designation or actively working towards accounting designation (CMA, CGA, CA)

5+ years of accounting experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent Excel skills

Strong computer skills (Word, Oracle Discoverer / Financial Analyzer, FOCUS, SAP)

Very good organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills in order to meet stringent deadlines

Able to work independently and support the Manager in day to day working

Good communication skills, both oral and written, in English and French

Financial Analyst - Group Benefits - Nice to Have Skills

Strong knowledge and understanding of controls environment

Knowledge of Financial accounting systems and reporting tools (Oracle General Ledger, Oracle Discoverer / Financial Analyzer, SAP)

Knowledge of Group products, services and systems (Group CDB accounting systems, Group administration and claim systems)

Financial Analyst - Group Benefits - Assignment Start Date

ASAP – 12 months to start

Financial Analyst - Group Benefits - Assignment Location

Toronto, ON – Work Remotely