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Company:
MarshDescription:
Marsh is a global leader in insurance broking and risk more than 130 countries our experts in every facet of risk and across industries help clients to anticipate quantify and more fully understand the range of risks they face. We work with clients of all sizes to define design and deliver innovative solutions to better quantify and manage risk. We offer risk management risk consulting insurance broking alternative risk financing and insurance program management services to businesses government entities organizations and individuals around the world.
To every client interaction we bring an unmatched combination of deep intellectual capital industry-specific expertise global experience and collaboration. Since 1871 clients have relied on Marsh for trusted advice to represent their interests in the marketplace make sense of an increasingly complex world and help turn risks into new opportunities for growth.
Our more than 30000 colleagues work on behalf of our clients who are enterprises of all sizes in every industry and include individuals multinational organizations and government entities worldwide. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. Visit for more information and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @MarshGlobal
Marsh and its separately incorporated operating entities around the world are part of Marsh & McLennan Companies a publicly held company (ticker symbol: MMC).
What can you expect
Join a growing team of 90 people in the Halifax office which is divided geographically in terms of coverage. This position will be supporting U.S based clients.
You will be responsible for accounting regulatory compliance and administrative functions for a portfolio of captive insurance companies and other clients.
What is in it for you
- Marsh Canada offers competitive employee benefits and a thriving culture to bring your authentic self to work
- A company with a strong Brand and strong results to match
- As a CPA approved training office we offer financial and educational support towards your CPA designation
- We value work/life balance while working with us and design workloads with that in mind
- As a working remote position company equipment and support will be made available for colleagues
- Culture of internal mobility collaboration and valued partnership with HR from the business.
- Employee Resource Groups which provide access to leaders relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations.
- Competitive pay (salary and bonus potential) Full benefits package - starting day one (medical dental vision STI/LTI life insurance RSP (Retirement Savings Plan or TFSA (tax free savings account.)
- Generous Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement plan per year and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Entitled to 3 weeks of vacation 2 personal days and 1 floating holidays time off to give back to your community 10 sick days and nine company holidays (with early dismissal).
- Multiple medical dental and vision plans with choices to fit all needs and budgets
We will count on you to:
- Prepare financial statements in an accurate and timely manner.
- Reconcile cash and investment accounts.
- Prepare bank deposits and cash disbursements.
- Plan and complete the annual audit for clients.
- Prepare regulatory filings.
- Ensure on-going compliance withregulations.
- Maintain client files in accordance with regulations
- Maintain and develop client relationships including identifying and resolving issues and consult on best practices
- Monitor and document team and client activities to prevent and detect problems.
- Prepare memos and other correspondence.
- Correspond with other service providers.
- Prepare meeting materials and participate in the annual board of directors meeting and other client meetings.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
What you need to have:
- CPA Designation or CPA enrolment is an asset OR 2 years of accounting experience - preparation of financial statements preparation of working paper file GL
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting
What makes you stand out:
- CPA or equivalent designation is a definite asset or enrolled into the CPA program
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced team-oriented environment and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills confidence and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and with external clients.
- Proficiency with MS Excel Word and Outlook is required.
Employment Type
Full-Time
