1825 Financial Analyst II

Original job posting

Support monthly and quarterly accounting processes, financial reporting, reconciliations, audit requests, and accounting issue resolution with affiliates and business units. Standardize and automate manual processes, contribute to continuous improvement, and participate in projects supporting business initiatives.

Job details

Please send your resume at anila.dada@amyantek.com if you are interested in this 06 month contract with Sunlife with a possibility of extension, If you are not interested, please feel free to pass it in your network for anyone looking for work. Position title: 1825 Financial Analyst II Working Status: Hybrid (3 days on-site with flexibility to pick days) Location: Flexibility between 1 York Street, Toronto and Waterloo location Background Check: Tier 1 checks Start Date: October 26, 2026 End Date: April 23, 2027 What will a successful candidate do: Support monthly and quarterly accounting processes for SLC, including journal entries, trial balance uploads, JIRA requests, bank disbursements, reconciliations, and control checks, ensuring timely completion. Assist with consolidated financial reporting deliverables, including financial disclosure checklists and asset roll-forwards. Prepare quarterly account reconciliations and supporting documents for audit requests. Collaborate with affiliates and other SLC business units to provide accounting support, oversight, and issue resolution. Standardize and automate manual processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives to support a brighter work environment. Participate in projects as required to support business initiatives. What will a successful candidate need for success: Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field, with 2–4 years of experience in finance or reporting functions. Progress toward an accounting or finance designation is strongly preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), SAP, and Workiva, with experience in report building. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and conceptual skills, with the ability to apply technical knowledge to business issues. Ability to work under pressure with strong attention to detail. Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision and within a team environment. Ability to manage conflicting priorities while driving results. Strong organizational skills, deadline-oriented, and self-motivated. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written). Other Requirement(s): Some overtime will be required during peak reporting periods (month end and quarter end)

What you’ll do

Support monthly and quarterly accounting processes, financial reporting, reconciliations, audit requests, and accounting issue resolution with affiliates and business units. Standardize and automate manual processes, contribute to continuous improvement, and participate in projects supporting business initiatives.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field and 2–4 years of experience in finance or reporting are required; progress toward an accounting or finance designation is strongly preferred. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, and Workiva, with strong analytical, communication, organizational, and prioritization skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• SAP · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• Accounting
• Journal Entries
• Trial Balance
• Account Reconciliations
• Audit Support
• Financial Disclosure
• Process Automation
• Continuous Improvement
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• SAP
• Workiva
• Report Building
• Analytical Skills

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics