Specialist in Financial Information and Special Projects

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About the role

We are currently looking for an Accounting Specialist – Group Financial Information & Special Projects within the Corporate Finance team who will play an essential role in supporting our growth. If you’re seeking a stimulating career within a multinational company, in a dynamic and constantly evolving work environment, this position is for you.

You will play a key role focused on external financial disclosures and finance transformation projects, including implementing new IFRS standards. This role requires good IFRS knowledge, especially in financial statement presentation and disclosures, as well as a proven ability to contribute to complex projects.

Here are some of the ways you will make an impact:

• Participate in preparing the skeleton of the quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements of Intact Financial Corporation, ensuring compliance with disclosure requirements and best disclosure practices;

• Participate in reviewing the draft statutory financial statements from regional entities and align presentation and disclosures;

• Participate in preparing quarterly and annual presentations and summaries of financial results;

• Contribute in the facilitation of the audit processes with the external auditors;

• Contribute in assessing the impacts of new IFRS standards (including IFRS 18) on public and regulatory disclosures; document presentation and disclosure positions;

• Participate in various projects that may involve complex issues such as acquisitions and finance transformation;

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial reporting processes and the development of new management tools;

• Work closely with various finance departments in carrying out your activities, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.

WORK LOCATION: Montreal (2020 Robert-Bourassa Blvd.), Laval, St-Hyacinthe

Requirements

• CPA accounting designation;

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in financial statement presentation and disclosures under IFRS;

• Good knowledge of IFRS;

• Experience with public company reporting and/or insurance industry (an asset);

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines across multiple stakeholders;

• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to influence at all levels, including senior management;

• Adaptable, fast learner with proven leadership, strong teamwork, and high autonomy;

• Bilingual French/English required (written and spoken);

• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel);

• Experience with ERP and consolidation tools (Oracle, Workiva) (an asset).

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

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Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.