Senior Tax Analyst

Aviva Canada; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Career development

Vacation package

Job summary

Aviva Canada in Ontario seeks a Senior Tax Analyst to join the Finance, Tax team. The role focuses on direct corporate taxes, tax provision work, and coordinating documentation and tax compliance across the Aviva Canada group.

You’ll manage tax installments, handling foreign and withholding taxes, liaise with government authorities, and contribute to capital reporting under IFRS. A CPA path, strong IFRS and Excel skills, and 3+ years in corporate tax are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in business, economics, finance or related field.
• CPA designation ongoing or completed.
• Completion or enrolment in corporate tax courses or Master of Taxation.
• 3+ years of accounting and/or corporate tax experience.
• Experience with government/auditors and IFRS reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and tax software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis, research, computation and communication of direct and deferred taxes for the Aviva Canada Group.
• Manage income tax balance sheet accounts, installments, remittances, and continuity schedules.
• Coordinate preparation and maintenance of tax documentation and working papers.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly income tax provisions under IFRS guidance.
• Interact with government tax authorities and manage tax compliance and reporting actions.
• Contribute to ad-hoc tax projects and internal control improvements.
• Assist with capital reporting and related accounting entries.

Skills

Accounting experience

Corporate tax

IFRS knowledge

Excel proficiency

Tax software

Audit coordination

Analytical skills

Education

CPA designation

Accounting degree

In-Depth Corporate Tax Course

Tools

Excel

Tax software

Job description

Experience Aviva

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

Experience Aviva

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.

The opportunity

We have an excellent opportunity in our Finance, Tax department and are looking for our next Senior Tax Analyst. A successful candidate who specializes in direct corporate taxes and is responsible for the preparation and/or review of corporate (T2), partnership (T5013), foreign transaction (T106/T1134), withholding tax (NR4) and foreign tax returns for the Aviva Canada group of insurance and non-insurance companies, and defense of any government or external audit arising from tax compliance matters. In addition, the role requires the determination of tax provisions, monitoring of income tax continuities, ensuring accurate tax installment computations and remittances, and preparing corresponding entries into the accounting and banking systems. This role may also involve ad-hoc projects, maintaining internal controls, and assisting with capital reporting.

The incumbent must be able to coordinate the preparation and maintenance of all documentation and working papers that support the tax compliance and financial reporting of the members of the Aviva Canada Group.

Come join our team!

What You’ll Do

• Subject matter authority in the analysis, research, determination, computation, and communication of direct current and deferred taxes for the Aviva Canadian Group. Must have senior-level accounting experience to accurately extract relevant financial data from accounting records, understanding financial reporting and other company records to analyze and support all tax determinations and computations.
• Managing the Aviva Group's income tax balance sheet accounts by computing and completing tax installments, remittances, reassessments, and tax continuity schedules. Processing entries into accounting and financial systems and reconciling accounting system entries with actual payments, assessments, and reassessments.
• Managing withholding tax payments and returns to ensure proper compliance with non-resident tax rules.
• Running internal controls related to the income tax function through proper documentation, maintenance and testing of controls.
• Handling documentation of transfer pricing information and responding to internal and external parties as needed.
• Participation in other ad-hoc projects as they are available.
• prepare monthly and quarterly income tax provisions and income tax continuities using IFRS guidelines and produce worksheets for capital reporting purposes.
• Dealing directly with government tax authorities regularly and assisting in managing the direction of action that the organization should take in tax compliance and reporting matters. Risk management considerations arise given the level of exposure to government tax auditors, so the incumbent has a vital role in maintaining the company's reputation as an excellent corporate citizen concerning its financial disclosure and its payment of business taxes.

What You'll Bring

• University degree or College Diploma in business, economics, finance, or related field.
• Completion or enrolment in Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Completion or enrolment in CICA In-Depth Corporate Tax Course or Master of Taxation program.
• 3+ years of accounting and/or corporate tax experience.
• Previous employment in a corporate tax department and/or public accounting firm.
• Experience taking care of government and external financial auditors.
• Strong analytical and financial accounting skills. Experience with IFRS and financial institutions is helpful.
• A high degree of proficiency in Excel and tax preparation software.

What You’ll Get

• The salary band for this position ranges from $80,000 – $110,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Hybrid flexible work model.
• Outstanding Career Development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion.
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.
• Employee discount on home and auto insurance (where applicable).

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.