Senior Tax Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus

Retirement plan

Health benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Aviva Canada is seeking a Tax Manager to lead direct corporate tax matters, including T2, T5013, T106/T1134, NR4, and foreign returns. The role involves tax provisions, tax continuity, and collaboration with accounting and banking systems.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in corporate tax, CPA progress, and strong Excel/tax software skills, with experience in IFRS and financial institutions helpful.

Qualifications

• University degree in business, economics, finance, or related field.
• Completion or enrolment in CPA designation.
• Completion or enrolment in CPA tax/course program.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prepare corporate tax returns (T2) and related schedules.
• Coordinate with auditors and manage government tax audits.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly income tax provisions and IFRS disclosures.
• Ensure timely tax installments/remittances and accurate tax reporting.

Skills

Corporate tax

Accounting

IFRS

Financial analysis

Education

University degree in business/finance

CPA designation in progress

CPA 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. 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 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. We have an excellent opportunity in our Finance, Tax department and are looking for our next Tax manager.

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.

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