Senior Finance Administrator

Dartmouth, NS

Reference # HL-BFM-8066

Our client, the BF&M group of companies, is a leading insurance provider with operations in Bermuda, Halifax and across the Caribbean. Founded in 1903, the BF&M group of companies takes great pride in helping their customers protect what matters most, as well as giving back to the communities in which they work. BF&M is comprised of several companies selling health, life, pension, property and casualty insurance products.?We are excited to partner with them looking to bring a Senior Finance Administrator to their team in Dartmouth.

The Senior Finance Administrator will provide critical support to the Finance Manager across all aspects of finance operations, ensuring day-to-day financial activities, reporting, and compliance processes are carried out accurately and in a timely manner. This role plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of financial systems, delivering accurate reporting, and contributing to operational excellence.

Responsibilities will include:

• Support the Finance Manager with day-to-day financial operations, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes.
• Review and release daily payment batches to ensure timely disbursements.
• Act as the key point of contact for finance operational matters related to BF&M General Insurance Company.
• Perform weekly three-way (FAC) reconciliations, dealing with queries.
• Review weekly intercompany rebalances and support treasury function.
• Complete monthly accounts receivable (AR) reconciliation and support financial reporting.
• Perform and review monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Perform and review monthly suspense account reconciliations.
• Process quarterly dividend distributions and perform associated reconciliations.
• Generate monthly rental invoices for the property company, prepare annual property maintenance account statements and analysis.
• Act as the main contact for audit queries and business communications regarding BF&M General Insurance Company and property maintenance account, prepare required audit schedules and documentation.
• Other tasks Assist the Finance Manager with special projects, including finance integration initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• CPA designation or working towards it.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, business, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity or financial services environment.
• Hands-on experience with finance operational activities.
• Strong understanding of accounting reconciliation processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, hands-on experience with spreadsheets and working with Excel formulas.
• Knowledge of Dynamics GP.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong team player with a proactive and energetic approach to work and enjoy problem solving.

At BF&M, great talent is at the core of the success across all jurisdictions in which they operate. Key programs are dedicated to appreciating and developing their people through training resources, performance reviews, bonus awards, sports and social events and various opportunities to share knowledge with colleagues from around the world. They offer flexible working arrangements with a hybrid model of working in the office and at home. They strive to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require any support in the application process, including accessibility accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the link below:

https://meridiarecruitment.ca/Career/17448271799020000008jer

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Sara Morey, Consultant, at [email protected] If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Sara Morey know.

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