Tax Analyst

Aviva plc; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major insurance provider located in Canada is seeking a Tax Analyst to manage sales and indirect tax compliance. The candidate will prepare GST/HST returns, assist in audits, and contribute to tax provisions. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills and offers a competitive rewards package along with a hybrid flexible work model.

Benefits

Competitive rewards package

Vacation package with extra days

Programs focused on diversity and inclusion

Wellness programs for physical and mental health

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of accounting experience, including co-op and internships.
• Experience in tax or accounting firms specializing in indirect tax is an asset.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle sales and indirect tax compliance, preparing provincial sales tax returns.
• Quantify sales tax expenses for completing remittances and schedules.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects involving income and indirect taxes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting/finance

Professional accounting designation or CPA program enrollment

Tools

Database management

Accounting systems

Job description

Time left to apply: End Date: August 14, 2025 (6 days left to apply)

Job requisition ID: R-158844

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 a career opportunity for a Tax Analyst who specializes in sales and indirect taxes (sales taxes). You will prepare sophisticated federal GST/HST returns, provincial sales tax returns, insurance, and premium tax returns for the Aviva Canada group of insurance and non-insurance companies. As part of the Tax team, you will assist with tax authorities’ and external audits related to tax compliance. Additionally, you will be involved in determining tax provisions, monitoring sales tax continuities, ensuring accurate tax installment computations and remittances, and preparing relevant entries into accounting and banking systems.

What you'll do:

• Handle sales and indirect tax compliance for the Aviva Canada Group, including preparing provincial sales tax returns and information forms;
• Prepare insurance sales tax and premium tax returns;
• Assist in sales tax submissions for the Insurance Bureau of Canada;
• Quantify sales tax expenses for the group to complete sales tax installments, remittances, and schedules;
• Build sales tax entries into accounting and financial systems, and reconcile accounting entries with actual payments and assessments;
• Participate in ad-hoc projects involving income and indirect taxes.

What you'll bring:

• Post-secondary education in accounting/finance is an asset;
• Professional accounting designation or CPA program enrollment is an asset;
• 1-2 years of accounting experience, including co-op and internships;
• Experience in tax or accounting firms specializing in indirect tax (GST/HST, Provincial Sales Tax) is an asset;
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision;
• Proficiency in Excel, database management, and accounting systems;
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit.

What you’ll get:

• Competitive rewards package including base salary, annual bonus eligibility, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, wellness, and volunteer opportunities;
• Vacation package with options to purchase extra days;
• Programs focused on diversity and inclusion;
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental health;
• Hybrid flexible work model.

Please note that we may use AI tools during the recruitment process. This position is newly posted both internally and externally.

Aviva Canada provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. Please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner for specific accommodations upon employment commencement.

About Us

We serve 19.5 million customers, helping them save for the future and manage everyday risks. We aim to be the most attractive employer for talented, diverse individuals with a broad range of expertise, dedicated to making a positive impact on our customers’ lives.

Our 23,000 employees are committed to doing their best work to make a difference.