Top Benefits
About the role
Reports to: AVP, Financial Reporting
Department: Finance
Location: GTA - Hybrid
Welcome to ivari
Let us introduce ourselves. With more than 300+ employees across Canada, ivari is a company that’s making a difference in the world of life insurance. How? By finding and hiring employees who are passionate about helping people protect their families, and by giving them the best, most supportive workplace possible.
ivari is part of Sagicor Financial Corporation, a leading financial services provider based in the Caribbean, with a strong presence in North America. We offer a wide range of products and services, including life and health insurance, annuities, pension administration and investment services.
At ivari, everyone is welcome! It is our mission to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and the communities in which we do business. We offer an inclusive and accessible work environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported.
Here’s the job opportunity…
As a Senior Accountant you will be a key member of the ivari finance team. You will lead and prepare the monthly investment close, assist in preparing investment financial statement schedules, investment regulatory reports, and industry surveys for the ivari organization. You will work primarily in a team environment that is challenging and provides the opportunity to learn and grow; and that values employees who will participate in and drive process improvement change initiatives.
You will…
- Lead and prepare the monthly investment accounting close by working closely with our 3rd party investment accounting partner and external custodian
- Prepare monthly investment accounting entries, account reconciliations, accruals and investment variance analysis
- Assist in preparing quarterly and annual financial statements, board slides, in keeping with the reporting schedule of the company
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements disclosure schedules for our regulator, OSFI
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual industry and government surveys and questionnaires
- Lead and prepare the annual pension statements by working closely with our external pension partners
- Maintain and improve the ivari control environment by assessing and improving key controls
- Work with our internal and external auditors on gathering audit evidence to support financial statements
- Participate in ad-hoc requests, projects and process improvement initiatives geared towards improving financial reporting workflow processes
What we are looking for…
- Professional accounting designation (CPA)
- University degree preferably in a Business/Finance capacity
- 4 to 5 years of financial close and reporting experience with investment accounting knowledge
- Knowledge of financial systems such as Oracle, Workiva, and Clearwater Analytics
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and adaptable to changing priorities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Systems savvy with a good understanding of reporting and analytics applications
- Strong Excel, including the ability to build and use pivot tables
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and proven ability to provide insightful, accurate and timely analysis
- Highly motivated with a desire to be successful and learn
- Knowledge of IFRS standards related to investment accounting
- Strong process skills (ability to break down and improve workflow) would be an asset
What's in it for you…
At ivari, it's important for us to keep our people motivated, recognized, and rewarded. We offer competitive base salaries plus a bonus, one of the many reasons ivari is a great place to work.
We also offer health and dental benefits for the entire family from Day 1! But that’s just the beginning. When you join the ivari team you also get…
- A fantastic vacation plan and time off
- A pension plan with 100% match by ivari
- Employee savings plan with 75% match to help you save even more
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
- Opportunities for professional development
- Recognition programs to cheer you on, motivate and reward
- Wellness programs to keep you healthy and happy
Who you are…
Someone who enjoys a culture where everyone is genuinely respectful, and you can be your authentic self every day. Your contributions and opinions are not only sought but valued. You know the importance of, and live by, our core values of…
- Bringing clarity and focus to your work
- Taking ownership and doing what you say you will
- Remaining flexible
- Collaborating with others
Does this sound like you? We’re looking for great people to join our team!
Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in the safeguards, policies, and commitments we have in place to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities to prospective and current employees, without discrimination.
To apply, please email your resume to: human.resources@ivari.ca
A Human Resources representative is available to consult with applicants who require accommodation in the application or recruitment process. Any information shared by the applicant about an accommodation will be treated as confidential. If you do require an accommodation, please email human.resources@ivari.ca
About ivari
About ivari
With a national network of thousands of independent, professional advisors, ivari provides a full range of insurance products to help Canadians make the right choice for their protection needs. The people, products and service that make up ivari have stood the test of time and have been in the Canadian marketplace since 1928. We are committed to always being approachable and transparent in everything we do, and we will stand by our word.
We actively promote an environment where you have an opportunity to make a difference, no matter what part of the business you work in. At ivari we’ll help you build the knowledge, skills and experience to achieve your long term career goals.
Learn more at www.ivari.ca.
Highlights of working at ivari
• Market-competitive salary • Extended health care, dental, life insurance and disability benefits • Merit increases and performance bonuses • Opportunity to participate in employee savings plan and company-sponsored pension plan • Hybrid work environment • 50% of our leadership are women • Employee Development Days • Employee Kids’ Sports Team Sponsorships • Robust Learning & Development program • Volunteer hours program • Spotlight and High Five Awards recognizing employee achievements • Employee Appreciation events
Top Benefits
About the role
Reports to: AVP, Financial Reporting
Department: Finance
Location: GTA - Hybrid
Welcome to ivari
Let us introduce ourselves. With more than 300+ employees across Canada, ivari is a company that’s making a difference in the world of life insurance. How? By finding and hiring employees who are passionate about helping people protect their families, and by giving them the best, most supportive workplace possible.
ivari is part of Sagicor Financial Corporation, a leading financial services provider based in the Caribbean, with a strong presence in North America. We offer a wide range of products and services, including life and health insurance, annuities, pension administration and investment services.
At ivari, everyone is welcome! It is our mission to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and the communities in which we do business. We offer an inclusive and accessible work environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported.
Here’s the job opportunity…
As a Senior Accountant you will be a key member of the ivari finance team. You will lead and prepare the monthly investment close, assist in preparing investment financial statement schedules, investment regulatory reports, and industry surveys for the ivari organization. You will work primarily in a team environment that is challenging and provides the opportunity to learn and grow; and that values employees who will participate in and drive process improvement change initiatives.
You will…
- Lead and prepare the monthly investment accounting close by working closely with our 3rd party investment accounting partner and external custodian
- Prepare monthly investment accounting entries, account reconciliations, accruals and investment variance analysis
- Assist in preparing quarterly and annual financial statements, board slides, in keeping with the reporting schedule of the company
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements disclosure schedules for our regulator, OSFI
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual industry and government surveys and questionnaires
- Lead and prepare the annual pension statements by working closely with our external pension partners
- Maintain and improve the ivari control environment by assessing and improving key controls
- Work with our internal and external auditors on gathering audit evidence to support financial statements
- Participate in ad-hoc requests, projects and process improvement initiatives geared towards improving financial reporting workflow processes
What we are looking for…
- Professional accounting designation (CPA)
- University degree preferably in a Business/Finance capacity
- 4 to 5 years of financial close and reporting experience with investment accounting knowledge
- Knowledge of financial systems such as Oracle, Workiva, and Clearwater Analytics
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and adaptable to changing priorities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Systems savvy with a good understanding of reporting and analytics applications
- Strong Excel, including the ability to build and use pivot tables
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and proven ability to provide insightful, accurate and timely analysis
- Highly motivated with a desire to be successful and learn
- Knowledge of IFRS standards related to investment accounting
- Strong process skills (ability to break down and improve workflow) would be an asset
What's in it for you…
At ivari, it's important for us to keep our people motivated, recognized, and rewarded. We offer competitive base salaries plus a bonus, one of the many reasons ivari is a great place to work.
We also offer health and dental benefits for the entire family from Day 1! But that’s just the beginning. When you join the ivari team you also get…
- A fantastic vacation plan and time off
- A pension plan with 100% match by ivari
- Employee savings plan with 75% match to help you save even more
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
- Opportunities for professional development
- Recognition programs to cheer you on, motivate and reward
- Wellness programs to keep you healthy and happy
Who you are…
Someone who enjoys a culture where everyone is genuinely respectful, and you can be your authentic self every day. Your contributions and opinions are not only sought but valued. You know the importance of, and live by, our core values of…
- Bringing clarity and focus to your work
- Taking ownership and doing what you say you will
- Remaining flexible
- Collaborating with others
Does this sound like you? We’re looking for great people to join our team!
Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in the safeguards, policies, and commitments we have in place to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities to prospective and current employees, without discrimination.
To apply, please email your resume to: human.resources@ivari.ca
A Human Resources representative is available to consult with applicants who require accommodation in the application or recruitment process. Any information shared by the applicant about an accommodation will be treated as confidential. If you do require an accommodation, please email human.resources@ivari.ca
About ivari
About ivari
With a national network of thousands of independent, professional advisors, ivari provides a full range of insurance products to help Canadians make the right choice for their protection needs. The people, products and service that make up ivari have stood the test of time and have been in the Canadian marketplace since 1928. We are committed to always being approachable and transparent in everything we do, and we will stand by our word.
We actively promote an environment where you have an opportunity to make a difference, no matter what part of the business you work in. At ivari we’ll help you build the knowledge, skills and experience to achieve your long term career goals.
Learn more at www.ivari.ca.
Highlights of working at ivari
• Market-competitive salary • Extended health care, dental, life insurance and disability benefits • Merit increases and performance bonuses • Opportunity to participate in employee savings plan and company-sponsored pension plan • Hybrid work environment • 50% of our leadership are women • Employee Development Days • Employee Kids’ Sports Team Sponsorships • Robust Learning & Development program • Volunteer hours program • Spotlight and High Five Awards recognizing employee achievements • Employee Appreciation events