Senior Insolvency Estate Administrator

Job Responsibility:

We are seeking an experienced Insolvency Estate Administrator looking for new challenges in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and growing organization. Reporting to the Director of the Summary Administration and Consumer Proposal Group, this role will become an integral part of the effective and efficient running of our insolvency administration. Your days will be varied and will involve administrative support of consumer proposals as well as some corporate and Division One filings in support of this busy and thriving small business.

Are you energetic, curious, love to solve problems and eager to learn new things? Then we have an opportunity for you!

Why Join AGI?

- We pride ourselves on our open-door culture where the team comes together to collaborate and support each other

- We have deep experience in insolvency and our approach tailors our programs and solutions to provide realistic solutions to deal with debt

- See how you can make a tangible difference, as you work as part of a small, collaborative team

- We support the ongoing professional development of our team and encourage continued learning in the profession

We offer health and dental benefits with 3 weeks of vacation

Position Overview

Insolvency Administration duties include (but not limited to):

• Administration of insolvency proceedings including: preparation of statutory and all other documents; filing documents with the Official Receiver; managing deadlines; organizing mailings and newspaper advertisements; preparing affidavits; maintaining insolvency computer-based data
• Assistance in taking possession of assets
• Answering creditor enquiries and dealing with creditor claims
• Assistance with the preparation of reports to creditors, attendance at meetings of creditors and inspectors (as required), preparation of minutes and general file review to ensure all outstanding matters are dealt with prior to assigning to closeout.
• Dealing with other reporting in accordance with the Bankruptcy & Insolvency Act, as well as various other government reporting requirements such as the Wage Earner Protection Program Act.
• Other support functions on insolvency engagements such as: insurance filings; accounts receivable collection; financial reporting; screening related mail and responding accordingly or seeking instructions from file manager, etc.
• Dealing with other professionals involved in the proceedings such as legal counsel, appraisal companies, interested parties, etc.
• Preparation of billings for professional services rendered and the taxation of accounts by the Court.
• Large project organization and processing including liaising with onsite staff or outside professionals.
• Managing and tracking section 246 reports required in Receiverships.
• Dealing with receipt and distribution of OSB Certificates and Letters of Comment.
• Perform PPSA and corporate searches as required.
• Corresponding with clients and referrals regarding their inquiries
• Reviewing 45 days
• Reviewing arrears reports/ preparing annulments and revivals reports
• Closing completed consumer proposal filings
• Attending sign-up sessions
• Setting up banking and other information for new files
• Attending and handling Meetings of Creditors, be a liaison between creditors and debtors; preparing all the necessary documents in relation to the Meeting of Creditors

Education/Background

- Five to eight years of progressive work experience in insolvency administration

- Completion of the CAIRP Insolvency Administration Course and BIA Insolvency Counselor course

- Experience interacting with a wide variety of external clients

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to write and engage in a highly professional, yet approachable manner
• Excellent organization skills, with a systematic approach to managing tasks and workload
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple and, at times, conflicting time-pressured demands
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and with little supervision in the context of the broader team environment, supporting others as required
• Excellent computer skills in Ascend and the Microsoft Office suite
• Curiosity and willingness to learn

We thank everyone for taking the time to apply; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• Insolvency Administration qualification (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON