Assistant Manager - Controllership

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

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Assistant Manager Controllership – Band 5.2

Shift timings: EMEA (1.00 pm – 10 pm IST)

Job Description

This role involves working closely with Canada Finance team responsible for supporting Expense accounting function. The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for executing month-end and other periodic close, financial information extracts from financial systems, drive continuous improvements via automation and supporting audits etc.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, quick learner, results-driven individual looking to advance their career in accounting & finance, with a passion to lead and drive change to improve operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation and submission of journal entries, account reconciliations, and comprehensive documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and thorough record-keeping.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and complete accounting.
• Assist in the month-end close process, focusing on account-related activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and standardization.
• Support the development and implementation of financial controls related to accounts.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and analysis as required by management.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and foundational accounting principles
• Assist in gathering materials for internal and external audits under leadership direction
• Support Chart of Values requests and system inquiries from across all of Sun Life Canada.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and high-performance team environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

• CPA, CA, CFA, CMA, MBA in Finance
• 4-9 years of relevant experience in Controllership area preferably in the insurance or financial services industry.

Preferred skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; with a strong attention to detail while maintaining a "big picture" view in a complex environment
• Ability to manage conflicts and competing priorities, with a strong ability to influence without authority to navigate a decentralized organization and drive change across functional groups to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to think outside the box to maximize utilization of technology to eliminate, automate or otherwise streamline manual processes to drive operational excellence
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to present results and recommendations to target audience in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to manage changing priorities; excellent organization and project management skills
• Self-starter, with a proven track record to lead projects and deliver tangible results
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems and Hyperion is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage time-sensitive deliverables.

What is required to succeed in this role?

• Strong business acumen, technical financial acumen, and analytical skill set
• Ability to prioritize tasks and determine what is important and where value can be best added
• Learning ability, strong analytic and diagnostic skills dealing with opportunities and issues
• Proactive and resilient. Flexibility in learning new topics, handling change and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in high-pressure situations. Flexible for extended hour working, as per business needs.
• Operates well in ambiguity and is resilient in changing situations
• Knowledge of Core Business Applications i.e. SAP, Hyperion, Tableau would be preferred

This role will be operated under a hybrid work model, with a combination of in-office and remote work. Specifically, the candidate would be expected to work from the company’s Gurgaon office 4 days per week. The hybrid approach is designed to provide flexibility while also ensuring the necessary in-person interactions to drive innovation, mentorship, collaboration and culture.

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