Finance Manager

Job title: Finance Manager

Job description: Finance Manager
Halifax, NS
Reference # HL-14605

Founded in 1903, the BF&M group of companies operates in Bermuda, Halifax and across the Caribbean. We take great pride in helping our customers protect what matters most, as well as giving back to the communities in which we work. BF&M is comprised of several companies selling health, life, pension, property and casualty insurance products.

Now, on their behalf, we are currently recruiting for a Finance Manger to join the team in the Halifax, Nova Scotia office. Reporting to the VP Finance Life Operations, this position is responsible for financial and management reporting in accordance with internal controls, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and where necessary preparing quarterly financial statement reconciliations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Supervision and management of direct reports.
• Preparation of variance analysis for Senior Management, preparation of Board materials and reporting to the Group consolidation team.
• Maintaining the general ledger & reporting system, ensuring accurate accounting records and reports
• Preparing calculations and posting of transactions through the general ledger when necessary
• Leading and coordinating the external audit process ensuring all timelines are met for all financial and statutory reporting
• Working with internal audit providing or coordinating any requests on a timely basis
• Reviewing and preparing when necessary audited financial statements and note disclosures in accordance with IFRS
• Reviewing regulatory reporting in accordance with requirements and deadlines
• Responding to ad hoc and routine requests by gathering, analyzing, summarizing and interpreting data
• Providing input and participating in the implementation and testing for finance projects and upgrades
• Contributing to the training of other staff members, answering questions and reviewing their work
• Developing and maintaining relationships with colleagues to ensure efficiency and service expectations are achieved
• Identifying, developing and implementing process and system solutions and providing recommendations on best practices
• Coordinating the preparation of the annual budget
• Other ad-hoc projects as required

The ideal candidate will possess:

• An internationally recognized accounting designation and eligibility for or membership in CPA
• Undergraduate degree, preferably in commerce or finance
• 8 years’ post-qualifying experience with at least two years with public accounting firm preferred
• One year of insurance or reinsurance experience either in industry or audit is preferred
• Previous supervision of staff would be considered an asset
• Works well under pressure, with competing deadlines, understands commitments and prioritizes accordingly
• Experience working collaboratively with all levels of an organization
• Places high value in customer service and professionalism
• Strong computer literacy including advanced Excel skills
• Experience in Dynamics GP would be viewed positively

We’re looking for a strong technical accounting professional that can build relationships, work well in a collaborative environment, multi-task under tight deadlines. If this sounds like you, connect with us today!

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below:
For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Jason Ozon, Consultant, at jozon@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Jason Ozon know.

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Company: Meridia Recruitment Solutions

Expected salary:

Location: Nova Scotia

Job date: Wed, 05 May 2021 07:48:12 GMT