Accountant II, Investment Reporting

About the position

Intact Investment Management Inc. (“IIM”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation. Located in Montreal, QC, IIM is a growing team of in-house investment professionals who manage over \$40 billion in assets for institutional investors, including IFC and its subsidiaries’ and pension funds' assets. Growing our companies’ assets and safeguarding the financial future of our workforce is at the heart of what we do. We achieve this by nurturing our diverse team of experts who excel at producing consistent returns and ground-breaking investment strategies. We strive to develop forward-thinking investment strategies by challenging the status quo. Our innovative drive and collaborative spirit allow us to respond quickly to market conditions so we can grow our business and continue to outperform the industry. We are a leader in the investment management industry. Our award-winning team of in-house experts currently includes 80 team members and is growing. IIM is comprised of seven teams including the Fixed Income, Equity, Private Investment, Asset Allocation, Compliance, Trading and Transactional Support/Reporting teams. Come work with our team, learn and grow with a fast-developing team. At Intact Investment Management, your professional development is extremely important to us! We are currently looking for an Accountant II, Investment Reporting to join the team responsible for the reporting of our investments around the world. Under the supervision of the Manager, Investment Reporting and in collaboration with other team members, our candidate will support the investment teams by contributing to the delivery of external and internal financial information related to investments. Our candidate will participate in month-end, quarter-end and year-end processes, and ensure robustness of internal controls. This hybrid position is available in our Montreal (2020 Robert-Bourassa) office.

Responsibilities

  • Perform financial close processes including system feeds, key internal controls, and validation of end results in a timely manner and with the highest level of quality.
  • Participate in the production of external financial information related to investments including the financial statements of the Group and legal entities, Management reports and Canadian regulatory reporting.
  • Participate in the production of internal reporting on investment results for multiple entities in different countries.
  • Work closely with other Finance teams (FP&A and Capital) on the integration of our investments results in the global reporting.
  • Collaborate with internal and external auditors by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
  • Continuously improve accounting and internal control processes through automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of relevant experience (investment reporting; financial reporting; financial close processes; etc)
  • CPA designation (or in progress), or successfully passed the CFE.
  • Ability to learn quickly.
  • Independent and efficient, team player.
  • Interested in and curious about investments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English and French. Bilingualism is required due to frequent communication with Finance teams in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
  • Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
  • Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
  • Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
  • Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 7.5%
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.
  • Defined benefit pension plan offering guaranteed income for life.
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