Position Title: Lead Accounting Supervisor

Client Details:

Our Client is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer. With operations in 54 countries, they provide commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company has a fantastic culture with a +3.8 Glassdoor Employer Rating

Role Summary:
The Lead Accounting Supervisor will act as a key leader within the Financial Reporting team. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the local reporting process and operational work objectives for the firm

Main Job Responsibilities:

Act as a leader within the Finance Department, collaborating with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Take a leadership role in the implementation of IFRS 17 in Canada, working closely with firms Central IFRS 17 Implementation Team (based in the UK), as well as the local IT Team, Actuarial team, Finance team, and business partners.
Participate in the preparation of the quarterly statutory returns, and internal use financial statements, including the annual audited financial statements. The Accounting Supervisor will prepare the most complex sections and review other areas.
Review and approve account reconciliations, journal entries and other reports prepared by less experienced team members. Prepare complex reconciliations, journal entries, and other material to support firms reporting obligations.
Partner with the core financial reporting team as well as the broader Finance department to champion value-added documentation and insights in order to drive IFRS 17-related change imperatives, as well as to improve reconciliations and month-end processes.
Help to lead and manage a team of CPA students and empower them to be the best in organization.
Respond to ad-hoc requests as needed.

Location:
Downtown Toronto, Ontario

Salary Range:

(Based on Experience) plus Bonus

Requirements:

Completion of a university degree in a relevant field, and completion of the CPA designation;
5+ years of progressive financial reporting experience, ideally gained within the insurance or financial services sector;
Sound understanding of the finance function, combined with a clear understanding of accounting principles and practices;
Knowledge of IFRS 17 would be a major asset;
Prior experience with team leadership is preferred;
Strong organizational and analytical abilities combined with a good business sense;
Ability to operate in a dynamic and changing environment, paired with strong initiative and the ability to meet new challenges with a positive and proactive attitude;
Strong time management skills;
Keen attention to detail while simultaneously maintaining a view of the broad context of a given issue;
Exceptional customer service focus and the ability to act as a consultant, provide guidance, and seek out solutions proactively;
Ability to gain credibility with customers, including all levels of management;

Excellent communication skills and a solutions-oriented approach to problems

ID1455 - Lead Accounting Supervisor