CPA Student

Position

Permanent Full Time

We are looking for CPA Students
. This is a student position that is 4 months in duration for the term May - August. This position is for students returning to school after their work term or requiring a placement as requirements for graduation. While not required, preference will be given to students enrolled in a registered Co-op program.

Applicants are required to submit both their resume and their most recent unofficial transcript as part of the application process.

Canada Life presents you with a wide range of rewarding career opportunities and offers a culture of professional development for students to gain valuable, practical experience towards the start of their career as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). Working as part of the team of Chartered Professional Accountants and students you will receive valuable mentorship and coaching in your studies and your career.

If you're a self-starter, team player, able to work independently, have superior analytical and organizational skills along with strong verbal and written communication skills, we encourage you to consider joining our company’s CPA Training Program.

• Financial Reporting and Control - duties include consolidating financial information from Great-West Lifeco's operating companies in Canada, the United States and Europe and being involved in researching and applying requirements under International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Investment Reporting - assist with the financial reporting and analysis of the company’s Investment Division including helping in the preparation of investment related notes to the financial statements
• Taxation (Global & Canadian) - prepare various corporate tax filings and assist with corporate tax planning opportunities by researching tax issues and performing analysis
• Global Investment Reporting & Compliance - assist with calculating financed emissions on the company’s investment portfolio, sustainability reporting and compliance reporting
• Global Technology Finance - assist with corporate tax filings related to Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) investment tax credits and assisting with technology
  -related Enterprise Risk Assessment
• Performance Management - be involved in expense reporting, preparation of the annual plan and participate in financial analysis for strategic projects
• Management Reporting and Analysis - assist in the preparation of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis and regulatory reporting
• Capital Management - assist in the preparation, evaluation, and review of regulatory reporting requirements for capital management and the related financial statement notes and sections of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis
• Banking Operations - perform bank account reconciliations; conduct cheque fraud detection activities; support the accurate processing of wire payments, electronic funds transfer and cheques; assist with financial statement and regulatory reporting; and support the bank fee budget process.
• Internal Audit - executing audit testing for various testing requirements which provides the opportunity to work with a number of different areas within Canada Life

• Vacation & Personal Wellness Days
• Pre-Approved Experience and Competency Maps with CPA Manitoba
• In-House Module Preparation Courses and CFE Prep
• Paid Study Days for each module and CFE leave
• Module and Student Due Reimbursement
• Generous benefit packages, including access to and coverage of Mental Health Services
• Engaging social events hosted by the Canada Life CPA Social Committee

The base salary for this position is between $41,100 - $61,600 annually. This represents base salary…