Financial Controller at Acturis Canada

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About Acturis Canada

Acturis is a leading Software-as-a-Service provider for general insurance. Founded in 2000, we have grown exponentially over the past 20 years. To date, more than 95,000 individuals, in over 40 countries, use Acturis solutions to power their business, and our platform manages over $17bn worth of transactions every year. By working closely with brokers, insurers, and MGAs, we have helped to create and shape the insurance market of today. In 2019 we launched our system in Canada with exciting opportunities for growth in a new marketplace and our office is based in Victoria, BC.

At Acturis we invest in recruiting, developing and promoting talent . With us you will:

• Work with a talented, motivated and friendly group of like-minded colleagues
• Learn how to combine innovation and technology to create new business models from a management team led by two former McKinsey partners
• Be supported and encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge through structured training and coaching from experienced colleagues
• Receive written constructive performance feedback and encouragement every quarter so that you know how to improve - you have no idea how unusual this is!
• Be given real responsibility for your own projects as soon as you are ready

Why Join the Acturis Team?

• Central location 15-minute walk from downtown Victoria with office patio
• Receive a competitive salary and annual performance-based reviews
• 20 paid holiday days each year (this is in addition to BC's standard paid stats!)
• 100% employer paid benefits after three months on the job
• Be eligible to participate in annual bonus and company share incentive schemes depending on performance and seniority
• Based in Victoria, BC . Two days per week minimum in office.
  • Candidates based in Victoria or willing to relocate are welcome to apply.

The Position

Based in BC, but reporting to both the Senior Group Accountant in London and the Canadian Managing Director, we have an opportunity for a financial controller to cover all aspects of finance for our three Canadian subsidiaries. We are looking for a hands-on, highly capable individual who will have a very broad role. Duties will range from invoicing, credit control and accounts payable through to budgeting / forecasting and liaising with external advisors such as auditors and tax accountants.

The starting salary for this position is $110,000.00 CAD.

What do the first three months on the job look like?

You will receive structured targets, regular feedback and an annual performance review. You will also follow a clearly defined career path that recognises personal development and contribution to the company.

You can expect to be responsible for:

• Preparing timely monthly consolidation reports and financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Performing variance analysis and providing financial reporting
• Coordinating budgeting based on our P&L and sales projections
• Preparing annual audit file
• GST/PST filings
• General journal entries
• Bank reconciliations
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• General bookkeeping
• Invoicing
• Credit control
• Providing oversight of payroll and health insurance
• Ensuring compliance with all government and tax authority requirements
• Providing financial analysis on an ad-hoc basis
• Managing a finance team

Training

Acturis believes that a mix of internal and external training allows colleagues to develop rounded skills:

• New joiners receive concentrated initial training and close mentoring
• Colleagues are encouraged to complete industry standard training in relevant topics
• More senior colleagues can attend courses funded by the company
• The Acturis management team run training sessions to pass on experience and best practice

Candidate Profile

The successful candidates will have following qualifications:

• Accounting certification
• 5 years post qualified experience
• Advanced skills with accounting software (experience with Sage X3 useful but not mandatory)
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Excellent computer skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Strong organization along with time management skills

What happens next?

Think you'll be a great fit for the Acturis Canada team? Here are what next steps could look like after you apply:

• A People Operations representative will schedule an introduction call.
• You will be invited to participate in two additional interviews.
• References will be contacted and an offer will be sent your way!

Acturis believes diversity drives innovation. We know that diversity also feeds success, so we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Acturis is committed to providing an accessible recruitment and selection process. Should you require an accommodation in any part of the process, please contact View email address on ca.edajobs.com.