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Financial Analyst, Accounting and Reporting - Fall 2024 Co-op/Intern

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Definity

2mo ago

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance
  • Waterloo

Requirements

  • Must be a full-time student in a Co-Op program related to business, finance, or related program
  • Working towards a CPA accounting designation would be preferred.
  • Insurance industry experience would be beneficial but is not required.
  • High level of proficiency with Excel.
  • Knowledge of VBA would be an asset
  • Goal oriented and highly motivated.
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to operational excellence.
  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills. Professional, friendly and courteous in all interactions.
  • Demonstrate a desire to continuously develop knowledge, skill and expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support over the month end close process, including preparing journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
  • Assisting in the preparation of financial reports to meet the timeliness and quality requirements of both internal and external customers.
  • Assisting the preparation of regulatory reports (OSFI P&C1, Statistics Canada surveys)
  • Creating meaningful ad hoc reports and analysis utilizing the appropriate source data.
  • Appropriately prioritizing work to respond to the needs of customers.
  • Communicating any potential risks or opportunities to finance customers or the Financial Reporting team.

We're in it for good

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1871
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Definity Financial Corporation is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative property and casualty insurance brands and companies, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. We focus on making insurance better for our customers, our employees, our broker partners, and our communities. Our promise to employees is to provide a workplace that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering. Our inclusive environment provides the space to innovate with colleagues and implement even better ways of doing things. We invest in our employees’ growth and development and help them thrive. With our flexible, hybrid work arrangements, total rewards packages, company share ownership program, and emphasis on work-life balance, it’s better here. If you’re looking for a career where your perspective and expertise are valued, you’ll find it here at Definity.