General Accountant

Job title: General Accountant

Job description:

• Assisting with monthly, quarterly and year end General and Investment accounting and reporting

• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements, audits, and any other quarterly /annual reporting requirements such as notes, analysis, commentaries and supporting documents

• Ensuring accuracy of data, regulatory compliance and performance measurement

• Accounts payable processing and issuing of payments

• Reconciling investments assets and cash balances, researching discrepancies, investigating special or questionable transactions liaising with investment managers

• Assisting in the preparation of investment reports to management

• Coordinating with Human Resources, responsible for payroll related entries and reconciliations

• Preparing monthly intercompany reconciliations, investigations and addressing any differences

• Preparing bank reconciliations

• Preparing monthly and quarterly account reconciliations and adjusting entries on the balance sheet and income statement accounts including clearing accounts

• Assisting in general ledger, system processes and testing

• Assisting with regulatory reporting on quarterly and annual P&C and IBC files, statements and worksheets

• Providing support regarding strategic management planning and implementation including presenting and analyzing of internal controls

• Preparing working papers for auditors review, discussing any variances and providing explanations in addition to assisting the Accounting Supervisor on year-end audit functions

• Assisting in other ad hoc projects when required (analysis, forecasting, budgeting)

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

• University degree/College diploma in Accounting or Business related discipline

• Three (3) years experience in similar role is required; Investment accounting experience is an asset

• Professional designation – CPA preferred or in process of obtaining

• Previous work experience in an insurance industry is preferred

• Excellent computer knowledge and familiarity with MS Office (Word and Excel)

• Familiarity with general ledger systems

• Strong decision making and problem solving skills coupled with excellent communication and time management skills

Our GTA based client is a leading speciality insurer, providing Personal and Commercial Insurance solutions.

• Competitive total compensation and benefits package

• Annual shared success program based on performance

• Annual merit increases based on performance

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan with a matching contribution component

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