Financial Analyst, Corporate Accounting

Aviva Canada is a company that prioritizes people and community, fostering a culture built on care and collaboration. The Financial Analyst role involves preparing journal entries, performing balance sheet account analyses, and supporting the month-end close process in accordance with IFRS 17 guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record a wide range of journal entries, including expense accruals, transactions related to specialized insurance programs not automated through the system, owned broker commission accounting, and entries required for equity accounting
• Support corporate accounting month-end activities, including processing IBNR journals and late adjustments
• Prepare Balance sheet reconciliations and respond to internal and external audit inquiries
• Maintain accurate and timely journal entries and financial adjustments throughout the close cycle
• Ensure all monthly close deliverables are completed with a high degree of accuracy and within established deadlines
• Produce clear, consistent reconciliation documentation in alignment with accounting and balance sheet reconciliation policies
• Assist the Manager, Corporate Accounting, with all tasks related to month‑end close and subsequent balance sheet reconciliations

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• 1–2 years of relevant accounting or financial reporting experience
• Experience with Oracle Fusion or another ERP general ledger system
• Strong understanding of accounting operations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Proven ability to improve processes while meeting tight deadlines
• Solid technical accounting skills, including working knowledge of IFRS 17
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• High attention to detail and strong ownership of results
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with peers and leaders
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, particularly when working with complex accounting concepts and issues
• Actively pursuing a CPA designation
• Knowledge of the P&C insurance industry
• Familiarity with SmartView and reconciliation tools

Benefits

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities
• Outstanding Career Development opportunities
• We’ll support your professional development education
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health
• Hybrid flexible work model

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