Student, Accounting Analyst (Fall 2025)
Student, Accounting Analyst (Fall 2025)
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Job Description
Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. Youll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.
Job Description:
Length of term: 4 months (SeptemberDecember 2025)
The Canadian & U.S. Internal Controls team led by the Director Financial Controls provides an oversight and consolidation role for all Canadian and U.S. Business Units (BUs) with respect to Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) standard accounting control functions select risk and compliance activities and acts as a consultant on various financial control and risk related matters.
Reporting to the Manager U.S. Financial Controls the Accounting Analyst Coop is responsible for assisting BUs to ensure compliance with the SarbanesOxley Act (SOX) and Canadian Investor Confidence rules. In this role the Accounting Analyst Coop will gain exposure to various areas within the U.S. business ranging from Insurance Operations (premiums claims and commissions processing) to Central Finance among others.
This opportunity is available to students with a December 2025 or later graduation date.
Qualifications:
- Pursuing a degree in Accounting or related discipline with the intention to obtain a CPA designation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel Word PowerPoint Visio)
- Strong organizational skills and commitment to meeting reporting and control deadlines.
- Ability to work independently to effectively support the team.
- Ability to work remotely as team members are located in both Canada and U.S.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required as this position has direct contact with numerous departments within and outside the company.
- Ability and willingness to learn new software applications quickly. Workiva an online platform is used for all SOX testing/documentation.
What will you do
Working in a continuous improvement environment assist in ensuring that Sun Life Financial (SLF) is in compliance with SarbanesOxley Act and Canadian Investor Confidence rules as follows:
- Attend internal control walkthrough meetings with relevant individuals from each business unit and the external auditors.
- Design execute and perform detailed testing of internal controls in accordance with professional audit standards and within established deadlines.
- Evaluate internal controls propose enhancements to controls and investigate the cause of internal control weaknesses.
- Perform analysis and needed remediation testing around identified control deficiencies.
- Assist the Manager U.S. Financial Controls in keeping track of ICFR deliverables to the external auditors and ensure timely delivery.
- Other responsibilities and projects as required.
Whats in it for you
- At Sun Life you will be joining a purpose driven organization focused on helping Canadians achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
- As a student youll make a real impact by contributing to meaningful work gaining valuable experience and actively working towards your teams goals.
- Youll join our unique student culture designed to help you grow both personally and professionally beyond your role. We offer professional development workshops student awards socials and many more exciting opportunities.
- We are honored to be recognized as Canadas Best Employers for Recent Graduates and Canadas Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work in 2025.
- Your student journey is just the beginning and were proud to help many who choose Sun Life to transition into permanent roles after graduation.
Thinking about your future career and interested in pursuing a CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation Check out Sun LifesCPA Leadership Program!
The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for.
Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may email a request to .
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Category:
Temporary EmployeePosting End Date:
14/05/2025Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
