Accountant

Marsh McLennan; Halifax; Remote; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global risk management firm in Halifax seeks a Financial Accountant to support U.S.-based clients. You will be responsible for accounting, compliance, and administrative functions for captive insurance companies. This role provides an excellent opportunity for CPA training, remote work flexibility, and competitive pay along with a full benefits package from day one.

Benefits

Competitive employee benefits

CPA training support

Tuition reimbursement

Generous Parental Leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• CPA Designation or CPA enrolment is an asset OR 2 years of accounting experience.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements accurately and timely.
• Reconcile cash and investment accounts.
• Prepare bank deposits and cash disbursements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Tally

Job description

Company: Marsh

Description: Marsh is a global leader in insurance broking and risk management in more than 130 countries. Our experts in every facet of risk and across industries help clients to anticipate, quantify, and understand the range of risks they face. We work with clients of all sizes to define, design and deliver innovative solutions to better quantify and manage risk. We offer risk management, risk consulting, insurance broking, alternative risk financing, and insurance program management services to businesses, government entities, organizations and individuals around the world.

To every client interaction we bring an unmatched combination of deep intellectual capital, industry-specific expertise, global experience and collaboration. Since 1871 clients have relied on Marsh for trusted advice to represent their interests in the marketplace, make sense of an increasingly complex world and help turn risks into new opportunities for growth.

Our more than 30,000 colleagues work on behalf of our clients who are enterprises of all sizes in every industry and include individuals, multinational organizations and government entities worldwide. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. Visit Marsh at the Marsh McLennan website for more information and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @MarshGlobal.

Marsh and its separately incorporated operating entities around the world are part of Marsh & McLennan Companies, a publicly held company (ticker symbol: MMC).

What can you expect

Join a growing team of 90 people in the Halifax office which is divided geographically in terms of coverage. This position will be supporting U.S.-based clients.

You will be responsible for accounting, regulatory compliance and administrative functions for a portfolio of captive insurance companies and other clients.

What is in it for you

• Marsh Canada offers competitive employee benefits and a thriving culture to bring your authentic self to work
• A company with a strong Brand and strong results to match
• As a CPA approved training office we offer financial and educational support towards your CPA designation
• We value work / life balance while working with us and design workloads with that in mind
• As a working remote position, company equipment and support will be made available for colleagues
• Culture of internal mobility, collaboration and valued partnership with HR from the business
• Employee Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, volunteer and mentoring opportunities and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations
• Competitive pay (salary and bonus potential) Full benefits package - starting day one (medical, dental, vision, STI / LTI, life insurance, RSP or TFSA)
• Generous Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement plan per year and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Entitled to 3 weeks of vacation, 2 personal days and 1 floating holidays time off to give back to your community, 10 sick days and nine company holidays (with early dismissal)
• Multiple medical, dental and vision plans with choices to fit all needs and budgets

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements in an accurate and timely manner
• Reconcile cash and investment accounts
• Prepare bank deposits and cash disbursements
• Plan and complete the annual audit for clients
• Prepare regulatory filings
• Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
• Maintain client files in accordance with regulations
• Maintain and develop client relationships including identifying and resolving issues and consulting on best practices
• Monitor and document team and client activities to prevent and detect problems
• Prepare memos and other correspondence
• Correspond with other service providers
• Prepare meeting materials and participate in the annual board of directors meeting and other client meetings
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

What you need to have

• CPA Designation or CPA enrolment is an asset OR 2 years of accounting experience – preparation of financial statements, preparation of working paper file, GL
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting

What makes you stand out

• CPA or equivalent designation is a definite asset or enrolled into the CPA program
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, confidence and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and with external clients
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word and Outlook

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk strategy and people advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information visit marsh.com or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender, orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Marsh McLennan will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees where required.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one anchor day per week on which their full team will be together in person.

Key Skills

Internal Audit, Accounting, Tally, General Ledger Accounting, External Audit, Microsoft Excel, PMP, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Financial Reconciliation, Financial statement, Accounting and Finance, ACCA, CPA, Financial Reporting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1