You must be proficient in Excel, possess strong communication and organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and effectively manage competing priorities. Education in accounting/business is a plus.

You will perform daily journal entries, reconcile accounts, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Canada

Waterloo

Large

Sun Life Financial is a leading international financial services organisation providing insurance, wealth, and asset management solutions to individuals and businesses. The company's ultimate goal is to empower its clients to achieve lifetime financial security and well-being. Sun Life's purpose is to help people live healthier lives, protect what matters most to them, and prepare for a financially secure future. Through innovative products and personalised advice, Sun Life aims to make a positive difference in the lives of its customers and communities.

Finance

Sun Life

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 Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You’ll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.
 
 Job Description:
 The Insurance Financial Control team is responsible for reconciling, monitoring and reporting related to Individual Insurance products and commissions. This role helps to ensure the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions from the Individual administration systems through to the General Ledger.
 About the role:
 Key performance elements include ensuring that all work is complete and accurate as well as identifying and escalating any control/compliance issues and offering alternatives for a solution. You should possess a natural willingness to support the team in the successful accomplishment of all objectives. You will strive to understand your customers' needs and support their requirements by setting clear expectations, and meeting or exceeding them. You will work as part of the team to develop excellence and support innovation while ensuring that the tasks performed continue to add value. What will you do?
 <ul>
 <li>Daily journal entries</li>
 <li>Account Reconciliations</li>
 <li>Engage in continuous improvement via brighter way</li>
 </ul>
 
 What do you need to succeed?
 <ul>
 <li>Proficient with Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables)</li>
 <li>Strong communication and organizational skills</li>
 <li>Ability to operate effectively as a team member as well as independently with limited supervision</li>
 <li>Solid problem-solving skills, analytical skills and attention to accuracy and detail</li>
 <li>Ability to handle conflicting priorities and meet stringent deadlines</li>
 </ul>
 Assets:
 <ul>
 <li>Proficient with Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivots)</li>
 <li>Proficient with SLF Oracle Ledger systems (Discoverer, ADI Templates, CATT, Frontier)</li>
 <li>University/College education in accounting and/or business subject areas</li>
 </ul>
 
 What’s in it for you?
 Feel free to add or remove any of the points in this section. Standard across most postings.
 <ul>
 <li>A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture where you’re an innovator and trusted partner</li>
 <li>An environment of continuous learning and improvement</li>
 <li>A common sense dress code, where you dictate how you dress based on your day</li>
 <li>Joining Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2020</li>
 <li>Named as one of the world's most sustainable organizations where we lead community-based programs to improve the lives of individuals and families</li>
 </ul>
 Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
 Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com
 We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
 The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for.
 
 Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance
 
 Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
 
 Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.
 
 At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
 
 We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
 Job Category: Temporary Employee
 
 Posting End Date: 13/09/2024
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 Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You’ll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.
 
  Job Description:
 The Insurance Financial Control team is responsible for reconciling, monitoring and reporting related to Individual Insurance products and commissions. This role helps to ensure the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions from the Individual administration systems through to the General Ledger.
  About the role:
  Key performance elements include ensuring that all work is complete and accurate as well as identifying and escalating any control/compliance issues and offering alternatives for a solution. You should possess a natural willingness to support the team in the successful accomplishment of all objectives. You will strive to understand your customers' needs and support their requirements by setting clear expectations, and meeting or exceeding them. You will work as part of the team to develop excellence and support innovation while ensuring that the tasks performed continue to add value.  What will you do?
 
  Daily journal entries
  Account Reconciliations
  Engage in continuous improvement via brighter way
 
 
  What do you need to succeed?
 
  Proficient with Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables)
  Strong communication and organizational skills
  Ability to operate effectively as a team member as well as independently with limited supervision
  Solid problem-solving skills, analytical skills and attention to accuracy and detail
  Ability to handle conflicting priorities and meet stringent deadlines
 
  Assets:
 
  Proficient with Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivots)
  Proficient with SLF Oracle Ledger systems (Discoverer, ADI Templates, CATT, Frontier)
  University/College education in accounting and/or business subject areas
 
 
  What’s in it for you?
  Feel free to add or remove any of the points in this section. Standard across most postings.
 
  A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture where you’re an innovator and trusted partner
  An environment of continuous learning and improvement
  A common sense dress code, where you dictate how you dress based on your day
  Joining Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2020
  Named as one of the world's most sustainable organizations where we lead community-based programs to improve the lives of individuals and families
 
 Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
 Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com
 We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
 The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for.
 
 Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance
 
 Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
 
 Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.
 
 At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
 
 We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
  Job Category: Temporary Employee
 
  Posting End Date: 13/09/2024


Student, Financial Control Specialist (Winter 2025)

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