Senior Financial Accountant (18-month term)

Westland Insurance; Surrey; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westland Insurance is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant for an 18-month term at their Surrey Head Office. This role involves managing financial information, executing accounting practices, and contributing to a vibrant workplace culture. Candidates should have a degree in Commerce or Business, CPA designation, and at least four years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Flexible paid Values Days

Paid Volunteer Days

Financial assistance for training

Competitive annual short-term incentive program

Qualifications

• Minimum four years' experience as a financial accountant or senior financial accountant.
• Experience in auditing and Mergers and Acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical financial information and reporting.
• Execute financial and accounting practices, including reports and budgets.
• Navigate finance integration of newly acquired entities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Commerce or Business with focus on Finance or Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Senior Financial Accountant (18-month term)

Head Office (Surrey), BC, 9850 King George Blvd #1500, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Req #3161 Friday, July 5, 2024

We're searching for a Senior Financial Accountant. Are you searching for new possibilities?

Westland Insurance Group Ltd. is growing and has a new opportunity for a Senior Financial Accountant at our Surrey Head Office . This role will be an 18-month maternity leave coverage.

Expected Compensation : The expected hiring range for this role is $72,000 to $90,000 with a 35-hour work week. Your rate of pay will be determined based on your individual qualifications and experience, while considering internal equity.

Westland is committed to continuous learning where employees can grow their potential and write the stories of their careers. Financial assistance is available for approved work-related training / development courses leading to certification, and programs that offer professional development, including seminars and conferences.

Westland also offers a competitive annual short-term incentive program that enables employees to share in the rewards of the business and emphasizes the measures that are key to our success.

Discover what's possible, with Westland.

The Westland story is all about growth, and that means plenty of possibility for everyone on our team. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of clients, communities, and each other with equal commitment. As we continue to open new doors, we're inviting amazing people like you to join us.

As a Senior Financial Accountant , you manage critical financial information and reporting to support our growing business and maintain our high standards for client service. You will showcase your versatility, resourcefulness and attention to detail.

Interested in learning more?

Why you'll love Westland :

• An open, flexible and welcoming workplace
• Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn
• Autonomy to drive your own success
• Be part of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community of people with a wide variety of backgrounds
• A total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental health
• Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you
• Paid Volunteer Days for employees as part of Amplifying Communities, a program to support causes that matter most to our employees and clients

Why we'll love You :

• You like numbers and people! You're analytical with an eye for the details, along with a natural ability to build strong working relationships
• Master organizer, who can multitask and manage shifting priorities
• A natural problem solver with a keen eye for data and details
• Proficient in MS Office with advanced skills in Excel
• A degree in Commerce or Business, with focus on Finance or Accounting
• A minimum of four years' experience as a financial Accountant / senior financial Accountant role with at least seven years of professional experience
• CPA designation and experience in Mergers and Acquisitions
• Experience in auditing

Once here, you'll :

• Be a contributing member of our inclusive culture, alongside a vibrant national team of people with a wide variety of backgrounds
• Flawlessly execute our financial and accounting practices and processes, including reports, annual budgets, presentations, and forecast updates
• Navigate the finance integration process of newly acquired entities with Westland policies and processes
• Share your expertise in a variety of projects to improve our financial and accounting practices
• Respond to internal / external clients in a timely and professional manner

Want to get to know each other better? Send your resume our way.

You belong hereWe strive to be much more than a great place to work. Here, you join a collective of incredibly vibrant, purpose driven, and open-minded people. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. You will be supported and respected for who you are and for the voice you add to the conversation. At Westland, you will feel the power of community. Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equity and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Westland Insurance Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [e-mail]