Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant

Dartmouth, NS

Reference # HL-18208

Founded in 1903, the BF&M group of companies operates in Bermuda, Halifax and across the Caribbean. They take great pride in helping their customers protect what matters most, as well as giving back to communities in which they work. BF&M is comprised of several companies selling health, life, pension, property and casualty insurance products. We are pleased to partner with BF&M in the search for a Senior Financial Accountant to join their team in Dartmouth.

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this position is responsible for preparing financial and regulatory reporting in accordance with internal controls, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly financial reporting including reports on IT projects within timeframes.
• Prepare and review reconciliations with investigations and collaboration with the business.
• Preparing quarterly financial statements by collecting data, analyzing and investigating variances, summarizing data, and preparing supporting schedules for calculations within timeframes.
• Providing information for external and internal audits ensuring audit timelines are met.
• Preparing audited financial statements and note disclosures in accordance with IFRS.
• Preparing regulatory reporting in accordance with regulatory requirements and deadlines.
• Preparing tax filings and calculations in accordance with tax regulations.
• Ensuring adherence with financial accounting, regulatory, and tax requirements by studying new legislation and guidance.
• Responding to ad hoc and routine requests by gathering, analyzing, summarizing and interpreting data.
• Providing input and participating in the implementation and testing of finance projects and upgrades.
• Contributing to the training of other staff members, answering questions and reviewing their work.
• Developing and maintaining internal and external relationships to ensure efficiency and service expectations are achieved.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual budget.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• CPA designation.
• Bachelor's degree in business or finance.
• 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 considered an asset.

At BF&M, great talent is at the core of the success across all jurisdictions in which they operate. Key programs are dedicated to appreciating and developing their people through training resources, performance reviews, bonus awards, sports and social events and various opportunities to share knowledge with colleagues from around the world. They offer flexible working arrangements with a hybrid model of working in the office and at home. They strive to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require any support in the application process, including accessibility accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.

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For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Sara Morey, Consultant, at [email protected] If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Sara Morey know.

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