Financial Analyst - Recent Graduate

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Financial Analyst - Recent Graduate

Location : Remote, Kingston, York Mills

Empire Life is looking to hire a recent graduate to join our team as a Financial Analyst!

Why pursue this opportunity

Join a transforming business - we are a medium-sized Canadian company in a stable industry which is rapidly transforming.

Play an integral role - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.

The opportunity - collaborate with cross-functional teams and work on a variety of projects that will keep you engaged and continuously learning.

Have your voice heard - with a fresh perspective, we welcome those that can highlight opportunities for improvement. We encourage creative and innovative thinking and welcome candidates who are not afraid to challenge the status quo.

What you’ll be working on

Assist in the preparation of working papers, statements, reports and surveys to support accurate financial reporting for a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Monitor, review, analyze and reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy and proactively identify and report on variances.

Coordinate transactional investigation with other business units and implement timely adjustments when needed.

Assist in the analysis and forecast of the Company’s near term cash flow requirements and preparation for the instructions for external business partners to facilitate the movement of funds.

Actively facilitate the month-end close process and month-end analysis for various accounts.

Work with other Finance team members to continuously improve and automate team processes and templates.

What we’re looking for you to have

Nearing completion of your education in a relevant program such as accounting, finance, business administration, or math

Strong numerical literacy and ability to work confidently with numbers

Ability to think logically, analyze and solve problems

Strong attention to detail required

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to collaborate and build relationships

Knowledge of spreadsheet, database, and word processing software

Experience with or the ability to learn new software / applications very quickly

If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

Beyond the salary

For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes :

Competitive salaries with annual pay increases

Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions

Competitive uncapped commission for sales positions

A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account

Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.

Four weeks annual vacation from hire date

A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching

Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave

Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs

A cash employee referral program