Financial Analyst

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JRYou are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self.

You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
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* Job Description:

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* About the role:

** The Sun Life Health (SLH) business within Sun Life Canada is a leading provider of Group Benefits and Health Solutions. A market leader in the advancement of workplace mental health across Canada, through the introduction of new tools such as Virtual Care and Stress Management and Well-Being program providing members access to mental health and medical specialists 24/7. SLH is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its fast-paced and energetic Finance team.
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Controls, the Financial Analyst will play a crucial role in executing and supporting control activities critical to the Sun Life Health business.
* Prepare account reconciliations ensuring they are accurate and meet SOX and Sun Life account reconciliation standards.
* Identify, investigate, and resolve differences in reconciliations in collaboration with business partners.
* Support internal and external audits.
* Validate, improve, and document key business processes and controls.
* Participates in projects and ad-hoc requests as needed.
* Minimum of 3+ years of experience in reconciliation, audit, financial reporting, technical accounting, , and/or internal controls.
* Previous experience with Frontier (or other reconciliation tools), SAP and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools (including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).
* Understanding of IFRS and SOX controls relevant to the insurance industry.
* Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
* Self-motivated, results-oriented and flexible to changing priorities and timelines.
* Proven technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required
** for Quebec only
** for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide.
** Preferred

Skills:

*** CPA or other relevant designation is considered an asset.
** Unique Requirements:
*** As a condition of the role, the successful candidate must obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance through Sun Life
* Hybrid work environment
* A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
* 15 vacation days per year
* Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
* Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
* The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
* Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs
* Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial
** Recent Awards:
*** We are honoured to be recognized as a 2022, 2023 and 2024
** Best Workplaces in Canada
** by Great Place to Work Canada
* Great Place to Work list for
** Best Workplaces for #Hybrid Work
** 2022* Great Place to Work list for
** Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada
** 2022* Named “
** Best Places to Work**” by Glassdoor, 2021 and 2023

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is…