VP, Controller – Canada P&C
SCOR
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- the development and the execution of quality and relevant financial statements and analysis for submission to the OSFI/AMF and to the external auditors and internal auditors
- the financial reporting for IFRS
- the financial planning & analysis (FP&A)
- the preparation of expense budgets and analyze budget-to-actual variances. Oversee systems supporting expense management.
- the management of cash activities including cash flow forecasts and analytics.
- The preparation of tax provision and annual tax filings
- Act as the main contact for any financial audit (whether internal or external)
- Oversee the control and the reconciliation of the accounts of the general ledger connected to the products to ensure the integrity of the financial information, in particular the alignment of both ledgers (group and local)
- Timely analyze and address financial variances; ensure information in accounting systems is valid.
- Own the production as well as the delivery of the quarterly group reporting package.
- Provide to various internal departments, auditors and governmental authorities the necessary support in relation with the production and the communication of reports in order for the stakeholders to deliver on their mandates.
- Comply with all relevant guidelines and laws as required. Implement changes as needed to support compliance.
- Maintain and document a robust internal control environment to mitigate errors and fraudulent activities.
- Produce 3-year forward looking financial statements and assist in the monitoring of the MCT/BAAT ratios
- Produce a quarterly analysis of the main financial schedules (both technical and non-technical) to help drive insight for senior management
- Assist with the production of the Board material
- Provide accounting support to various stakeholders on an ad hoc basis
- Be a change agent, ensuring the efficiency of processes in our transformation and simplification journey
- Perform other duties as requested by the CFO
- Experience managing staff members
- Experience developing & monitoring regulatory & IFRS financial reporting.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills; proven success communicating effectively at all levels of an organization.
- Strong organization & problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities/projects.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Ability and willingness to work additional hours to meet challenging deadlines even in areas beyond direct responsibility (Financial Reporting and Analysis team effort).
- Role will require limited business travel to SCOR office locations (Canada, US and occasionally outside of North America).
- Insurance and/or reinsurance P&C accounting experience.
- Canadian insurance taxation experience and education would be an asset.
- Familiarity with various accounting software applications/database systems, preferred.
- Team player comfortable with a fast paced environment, preferred.