Financial Analyst

Jones DesLauriers; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance management firm in Mississauga is seeking a Financial Analyst to support finance functions within their portfolio. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. This full-time position offers an engaging work environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education, with 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, external audits, fixed asset management, and intercompany transactions.
• Familiarity with statutory filings and payroll processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of EPIC and Rival TUW systems is an asset.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient computer skills with advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Professional in dress code and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of finance and accounting functions for the Navacord Underwriting Solutions portfolio.
• Oversee reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, intercompany transactions, agency and direct billings.
• Manage daily cash flow activities, including bank reconciliations, payments, and financial record closing.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, prepare monthly depreciation entries, and oversee payroll data entry.
• Lead preparation of financial analyses and internal reporting.
• Partner with business leaders preparing budgets and monitoring results.
• Coordinate and review year-end tax filings and statutory submissions.
• Support external audits by providing required documentation.
• Provide leadership in financial reporting processes.

Job description

Overview

Jones DesLauriers Insurance Management Inc. is accepting applications for a Financial Analyst to support our Managing General Agent (MGA) portfolio within Navacord Underwriting Solutions. We are looking for professional and courteous candidates who enjoy handling a variety of administrative tasks, possess exceptional organization skills, and have excellent communication skills. Ideal candidates will have a friendly, positive attitude, and show initiative in completing relevant job duties. Applicants must be able to work from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of finance and accounting functions for the Navacord Underwriting Solutions portfolio and additional MGAs to follow as the business evolves, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across all deliverables.
• Oversee reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, intercompany transactions, agency and direct billings, and accruals, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Manage daily cash flow activities, including bank reconciliations, payments, and financial record closing, ensuring complete and accurate reporting.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, prepare monthly depreciation entries, and oversee payroll data entry and compliance with tax regulations.
• Lead preparation of financial analyses and internal reporting, including sales tax remittance, expense and revenue comparisons, producer commission and selling expense reporting, departmental P&Ls, and KPI dashboards.
• Partner with business leaders by preparing budgets, monitoring results, performing P&L and variance analyses, and delivering actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate and review year-end tax filings and statutory submissions (e.g., RIBO, Stats Canada), ensuring regulatory compliance and timely completion.
• Support external audits by providing required documentation, addressing findings, and implementing process improvements.
• Provide leadership in financial reporting processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency, strengthening controls, and enhancing the quality of financial insights delivered to management.
• Other tasks and ad hoc project as assigned.

Requirements

• Post secondary education, with 5 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, external audits, fixed asset management, and intercompany transactions
• Familiarity with statutory filings and payroll processes is preferred
• Knowledge of EPIC and Rival TUW systems is an asset
• Previous experience working within the insurance industry is an asset
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills with a strong attention to detail
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of initiative and accountability
• Proficient computer skills with advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Professional in dress code and demeanor

Jones DesLauriers Insurance Management Inc. is actively committed to support diversity, equity, and inclusion. We serve and recognize and respect human differences and similarities. We value the diversity of people and actively encourage women, indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ2+) persons to apply. We are committed to providing accommodation upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Senioritу level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Insurance