Job Description

Company: CGL
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: This role operates in English.

Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant




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The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That's why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.



Our national Finance team aspires to create, enhance, and protect value for our organization and its stakeholders. Our knowledgeable team educates and influences the organization to make well-informed, risk-based decisions. We think innovatively and strategically to solve business problems and strive to move our business forward with practical, integrated processes and tools that ensure organizational success.



The Treasury, Investments, Pension and Shareholder Services (TIPS) team is a part of The Finance, Accounting and Reporting (FAR) group and provides financial accounting services across the Co-operators Group of Companies with respect to the group's invested asset portfolio. This team also provides guidance and support to other finance areas within subsidiaries of the Co-operators group of companies. and is responsible for ensuring that accounting policies are followed, integrity of the statements. The responsibilities of this position include internal and external (including regulatory and statutory) reporting, General Ledger (GL) entries and reconciliations, documentation, analysis, and project work for group's invested asset portfolio. Flexibility regarding working hours is required during peak reporting periods.




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How you will create impact:

Prepare journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations in relation to the group of companies invested asset portfolio in accordance with IFRS 9 accounting policies. Analyze invested assets financial data to ensure that results are accurate, variances are explainable, and IFRS 9 accounting policies are correctly applied. Prepare various statutory, monthly, quarterly, annual, and courtesy reporting related to the invested assets (including financial statement notes and regulatory schedules). Document work processes and assist with documentation of accounting policies and procedures. Identify and recommend improvements to existing investment systems, procedures, new processes, and reports to improve efficiency, analysis, and client service. Act as the Finance lead pertaining to the invested asset portfolio, representing Financial Reporting on various Co-operators project teams, as required. Develop, analyze, and document financial reporting requirements and matrixes as required.



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How you will succeed:

You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs. You have strong organizational skills, able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines. You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions, and proactively propose solutions. You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view. You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.



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To join our team:

Accounting/Business post secondary graduate. Minimum two years accounting or business-related experience. Enrolled in CPA Certification Program at a senior level. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills. Strong Analytical ability.
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What you need to know:

You will travel occasionally. Extended work hours, including weekends, may be required during peak periods. You will be subject to a Criminal Record and Consumer History background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.





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What's in it for you?

Training and development opportunities to grow your career. Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs. A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture. Paid volunteer days to give back to your community. A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits. * In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.