Manager Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Works closely with the AVP to assist with quarterly expense close, Budget/Plan and Forecast processes.
• Supports ongoing and future ad-hoc projects, such as the One GT, while working closely with various stakeholders within and outside the finance team.
• Prepares various working papers for the completion of MLMC’s financial statements and provides supporting information to auditors, tax and other stakeholders.
• Maintains working papers, prepares reconciliations and processes journal entries on an ongoing and needed basis.

• Works closely with the AVP to assist with quarterly expense close, Budget/Plan and Forecast processes.
• Supports ongoing and future ad-hoc projects, such as the One GT, while working closely with various stakeholders within and outside the finance team.
• Prepares various working papers for the completion of MLMC’s financial statements and provides supporting information to auditors, tax and other stakeholders.
• Maintains working papers, prepares reconciliations and processes journal entries on an ongoing and needed basis.

• Assists in review of MLMC and Pension funds financial statements (including notes and analysis) for quarterly, year-end reporting and annual audits.
• Oversee the quarterly close process ensuring completeness and integrity of financial records, and accuracy and timeliness of reporting.
• Assists in group reporting on a quarterly basis which includes preparation of data files, and analyzing key variances, reviewing dashboards, and aligning with finance leadership before providing narratives to head office.
• Supports implementation of new processes as needed, including changes relating to accounting standards and policies.

• Assists with the preparation of the annual expense plan in coordination with department representatives for final submission to Head Office for approval.
• Analyzes quarterly expenses by cost centers and cost elements, including comparison of approved current year plan, current / previous forecasts, and previous year actuals to identify variances and prepare quarterly report explaining the key expense variance analysis.
• Develops PBI dashboards, prepares narratives and facilitates forecast discussions with senior leadership team to align on full year expense outlook.
• Monitors the entries in the GL for alignment with the SAP Cost Module (CO) structure and for compliance with Munich Re Group’s accounting guidelines.
• Coordinates intercompany consolidation reporting requirements, analyzes and reconciles intercompany accounts including intercompany quarterly billing in a timely manner.
• Independently compiles inter-departmental reports capturing relevant quarterly data related to expenses.
• Reviews various industry surveys and reports related to Stats Canada, CLHIA, OSFI, etc.

• Supports the implementation of ERP systems such as SAP One GT by working closely with the AVP and Sr. Accountant.
• Provides decision-making support with strategic initiatives (e.g., GFL, 3PD, Longevity, etc.).
• Develops and maintains relationships with external and internal stakeholders, provides excellent customer service, and promptly responds to inquiries/requests with accuracy.
• Updates and maintains accounting documentation current including adhering to company retention policy.

First and foremost, the successful candidate will demonstrate a natural desire to provide exceptional client service through his/her energy, enthusiasm and initiative.

In addition, we are looking for the following qualifications:

• Qualified CPA with a focus on accounting is required.
• 5+ years related experience in financial reporting and analysis preferably in the insurance industry.
• Experience with SAP GL,…