Senior Accounting Analyst

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.

If you have experience in financial accounting, regulatory reporting and general ledger operations and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Senior Accounting Analyst to support regulatory reporting and general accounting operations in our Toronto office.

Reporting to the AVP, Financial Accounting and Reporting, you will be responsible for performing and overseeing regulatory reporting and general accounting activities, ensuring that accounting processes and procedures are followed and completed to support and reinforce key business objectives. You will provide support to the AVP, Financial Accounting and Reporting, communicate and document financial statement impacts to management, and act as an analytical, solutions-oriented partner to cross-functional stakeholders.

This role requires an analytical thinker with strong business acumen and technical knowledge, who can manage complex transactions, drive process improvements and help maintain a strong internal control environment.

This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Zurich Canada uses artificial intelligence-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including the initial review and screening of applications. Artificial intelligence is not the sole basis for candidate shortlisting or selection. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by qualified hiring professionals.

Zurich follows a hybrid work model requiring three days per week of in-person presence, which may include time in the office or market-facing engagements.

• Support various types of general ledger and sub-ledger transactions relevant for Group and regulatory reporting.
• Perform and review internal controls in line with Group internal guidelines.
• Process complex transactions and related activities, clearly communicating and documenting financial statement impacts to management.
• Oversee and coordinate the balance sheet reconciliation process in accordance with Group internal control guidelines.
• Analyze financial statements and ledger accounts and prepare complex spreadsheets; suggest solutions to issues and take responsibility for execution and resolution, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Perform complex accounting research and apply advanced accounting theory to transactions.
• Identify potential process improvements and efficiencies; develop and present action plans for process improvement to management with a focus on innovation, simplification and customer focus.
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities and ad hoc tasks, including internal controls supporting internal and external reporting requirements.
• Research primary financial data sources, select relevant information, analyze key themes and trends, execute and measure effective controls, and make recommendations to inform policy and/or product development.
• Research best practices and review and analyze detailed business models to support senior management in developing and improving Finance, Accounting & Reporting processes and systems, including leading the testing of new solutions.
• Act as a technical expert in financial analysis, conducting process reviews and initiating change to contribute to continuous improvement of customer service for internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver training to educate team members and increase awareness of existing or new Finance, Accounting & Reporting policies and procedures to optimize performance and increase compliance within the process or product area.
• Work extended hours during peak periods, as required.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and 4 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area
• OR
• High…