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Business Finance Analyst II - 4 Month Contract - 3 Roles (Closed)

About the Opportunity 

• Manage testing plans and execution for Finance; this entails ensuring that test plans are completed on time, are mapped to existing requirements, and are executed in a timely and accurate manner 
• Partner with GA Finance Team members who perform reporting for various asset types (Securities, Private Equity, Real Estate, Mortgages, Derivatives, Other Invested Assets, and Total Company Reporting) to ensure that their requirements for the program are understood; this will include creating testing plans to align with requirements and ensuring that testing results are in line with expected results 
• Execute testing for Finance in accordance with the timeline and ensure that any testing issues are appropriately managed and escalated 
• Have a working knowledge of financial accounting standards in the insurance and investment management industry, to be able to opine on the testing plan and testing outcomes 
• Knowledge/ experience in accounting/ reporting on any of these asset classes would be helpful: Derivatives, Securities, Real Estate, Private Equity or Mortgages 
• Collaborate effectively with team and Finance to ensure deliverables are effectively coordinated and issues are resolved in a timely manner 
• Potential additional ad-hoc responsibilities 

About You 

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years in the investment/ insurance industry ideally with experience in projects and transformation 
• Understanding of financial accounting standards in the insurance and investment management industry 
• Has or is working towards the CPA designation 
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/USGAAP/NAIC in relation to investment accounting and reporting would be an asset 
• Experience in project management activities, specifically testing planning and execution including the ability to meet tight deadlines 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders; excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Motivated self-starter, with ability to manage priorities effectively 
• Experience in using Power BI and excel 
• Attention to detail 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities 
• Comfortable with challenging the status quo 
• Flexible and change-oriented attitude that embraces new ideas and ways of working 

Pay Rate 

$38/hour  

How to Apply 

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #303317. 

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.