Financial Analyst

Sun Life is a leading financial services company dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals and communities. They are seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial management functions within their investment fund company, focusing on financial reporting, analysis, and control environment support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, reconcile and complete the monthly Investment Management Fee Statements
• Prepare a reconciliation of all Asset and Liability accounts to support the Account Reconciliation Template required to be completed on a monthly basis
• Prepare monthly/quarterly basis the Working Capital Report, the Seed Capital Report, the Asset Roll forward, and other reports as required by Corporate
• Prepare monthly/quarterly Financial Statements and the monthly Financial Package, which is presented to the internal leaders of Finance, as well as senior management
• Build/modify reports to support existing or new reporting and operational requirements
• Prepare and provide trending analysis on key monthly Vendor Invoices
• Prepare Wire Transfers as required
• Prepare monthly manual journal entries
• Identify enhancements and improve operational efficiency
• Provide on-going support to our team's control environment and work with internal/external auditors as required
• Participate on projects as required by SLGI. These may encompass both department as well as corporate initiatives

Skills

• 1 to 2 years of experience with mutual funds
• 1 to 2 years of experience in an Accounting role
• 1 to 2 years of experience working with large data sets focusing on summarizing, extracting and reconciling data
• Strong MS Excel (pivot tables, V-look ups) skills
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Accounting designation (CPA) or progress towards the same would be an asset
• Ownership and responsibility for meeting deadlines and accomplishing goals
• Experience using SAP, Hyperion Smartview and Essbase
• Previous experience with journal entries, calculating fees and/or working with sub advisors
• Previous work experience in the investment or insurance industry

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
• 15 vacation days per year
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial

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