Financial Analyst

Sun Life is Canada’s leading provider of defined contribution plans and de-risking solutions for defined benefit pension plans. The Financial Analyst (Tax) will manage the annual tax production process, ensure accurate financial operations, and collaborate with various business partners to maintain strong financial discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual tax production process to issue annuitant tax slips and prepare amended tax slips for any adjustments and updates
• Compare and reconcile prepared tax slips against government filings reports
• Reconcile various tax slip types with general ledger account balance
• Complete tax accounting entries and manual ad hoc journal entries
• Complete weekly tax remittances and prepare tax sub-filing reconciliations (5 per year)
• Reconciliation of various suspense and balance sheet accounts
• Manage and create various weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly internal management reports, including annuity reconciliations, annuitant count reports, and control/suspense account sign off
• Consult with various business partners including Annuity Operations, Corporate Tax to handle inquiries to investigate individual annuitant transactions
• Investigate, resolve and clear reconciling items in account reconciliations
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities on an ongoing basis
• Maintain and create accounting business procedures documents
• Assist with assigned tasks and complete ad hoc requests as required

Skills

• Post-secondary degree in a related field and previous accounting experience (reconciliations, audit, internal controls, reporting, etc.)
• Knowledge in general Canadian and Quebec tax slip reporting is an asset
• Knowledge of defined benefit annuity products or pension administration business is an asset
• Experience with SAP or other accounting systems
• Excellent written and communication skills with ability to influence
• Moderate to advanced Excel skills and knowledge
• Ability to work independently, manage time and adhere to strict deadlines
• Team player, ability to multi-task, detail-oriented, strong commitment to quality
• Solid problem solving and analytical skills with attention to accuracy and details
• Develop strong working relationships with GRS Annuity Operations
• Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide

Benefits

• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2025 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada
• We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health

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