Assistant Tax Reporting Manager

Canada Life; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking an Assistant Tax Reporting Manager in Winnipeg to support tax reporting and compliance functions. Responsibilities include preparing quarterly tax provisions, annual tax returns, and researching tax issues. The ideal candidate should have a business degree, CPA progress, and experience in taxation or accounting. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and is integral to tax operations for Great-West Lifeco Inc and its subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years taxation/accounting experience.
• Knowledge of financial reporting practices is an asset.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze quarterly and year-end income tax provisions under IFRS.
• Assist in preparing responses to tax audit queries.
• Research and document tax considerations for tax compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

University degree in a business-related field

CPA designation or working towards completion

Tools

SAP

Taxprep

Job description

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We are looking for an Assistant Tax Reporting Manager to join our Taxation department to assist with the Income Tax Reporting function for Great-West Lifeco Inc and its Canadian subsidiaries.

As an Assistant Manager, Taxation, your role will be to primarily work on tax reporting and compliance for Great-West Lifeco Inc and its Canadian subsidiaries, partnerships, and trusts. This includes preparation and analysis of the quarterly tax provision under IFRS, budgeting for Canadian taxes and filing annual tax returns.

Reporting to the Manager, Taxation, you may assist in researching, and analyzing income tax issues for the purpose of tax accounting, tax audits, special transactions and/or tax planning.

Accountabilities:

• Prepare and analyze quarterly and year-end income tax provisions, and balances under IFRS for financial statements and management reporting purposes.
• Prepare and analyze the annual budget for Canadian financial and management reporting purposes.
• Prepare and analyze the annual tax returns and related information returns for Canadian corporations, partnerships, and trusts.
• Assist in research and document tax considerations and issues that arose from the preparation and review of the above provisions and returns.
• Assist in preparing response to tax audit queries including investigating, researching and analyzing the tax issues and information required.
  
  

Qualifications and Competencies:

• University degree in a business-related field.
• CPA designation or working towards completion.
• 1 - 2 years taxation/accounting experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel skill.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently as well as work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Passion for learning and analyzing tax law.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of SAP, Taxprep and/or financial reporting practices is an asset.
  
  

The base salary for this position is between $58,600 - $107,500 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life - Apply today!

Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian headquarter, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life.

At the end of 2023, our companies had over 33,500 employees, 232,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 42 million customer relationships.

Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.

Being a part of our organization means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You are part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employeehas the opportunity toreach their potential.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Wewould like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Financial Services and Insurance

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