Company: Liberty Mutual Canada

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 07:21:24 GMT

Job description: Job Description:Department: FinanceLocation: TorontoReports To: Senior Manager, Financial Reporting, Planning & AnalysisCompany Overview:Liberty Mutual Canada is the Canadian operation of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. We offer a broad suite of commercial insurance products and solutions to mid-size and large Canadian companies with Canadian, North American and/or multinational risks. Liberty Mutual Canada has over 250 employees and services its clients coast-to-coast from our regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.At Liberty Mutual Canada, diversity is about all of us. Our promise to you is a culture that is collaborative, rewarding and empowering. We are committed to attracting and retaining employees across all dimensions of diversity and believe that recognizing, appreciating, and applying the unique insights, perspectives and backgrounds of each person cultivates an atmosphere of trust and respect. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is how we do business, and we’ll continue to invest in it to create a stronger global organization.If you are unsure whether or not your experience matches every requirement below, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied and diverse perspectives and experiences that we can add to our team!Our core values guide all of our decision-making and come to life through our benefits and employee programs. We offer:– A premier flexible work environment (a combination of on-site & remote work) supporting our employees in their pursuit of a healthy work-life balance– Competitive health & dental benefits plan– Market-leading pension plan– Competitive time off policy– External education & tuition reimbursement programs– Employee & Family Assistance Programs– An opportunity to get involved and become a member of one of our national employee committees – social responsibility, employee engagement, diversity, equity & inclusionThe Opportunity:In this position, you’ll combine your technical expertise and analytic ability with strong interpersonal skills. You’ll drive improvements and recognize emerging trends that will impact financial reporting and planning. You’ll foster a culture of innovation to drive continuous improvement and ensure work is performed as efficiently as possible.Duties and Responsibilities:

• General ledger accounting & Month end processing (including Reinsurance).
• Preparation and review of complex, standard, and adhoc reports for monthly, quarterly, and annual book close; which includes account reconciliations, control checks, journal entries, and preparation of financial statements.
• Reconciliation an analysis of SBU financial statements and present findings in narrative form to Management.
• Preparation and presentation of the monthly management reporting package, including detailed variance analysis.
• Support the Forecast and Planning process including expense budgeting and financial planning.
• Participate in local and global projects of moderate scope and complexity as required.
• Assist in annual internal and external audits for the reporting team.
• Assist, provides guidance, and serve as technical resource to Accountants and other-cross functional professionals.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Relevant experience of Insurance/reinsurance journal accounting is considered an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent training.
• High proficiency (advanced level) with PC & MSWINDOWS based applications (Excel & PowerPoint being the key applications).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to identify, analyze data, and recommend a business solution.
• Ability to provide information in a clear, concise manner with an appropriate level of detail and professionalism.
• Adaptability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.

Liberty Mutual Canada is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees feel valued and supported. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities we operate in and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process due to a disability (which may be invisible or visible, temporary or permanent), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.