Senior Tax Specialist
Job ID: 8621
Working Business Language: English. This role is considered a head-office role and will be required to communicate with internal and external stakeholders across Canada where the primary business language for this role is English. As such, the successful candidate must be fully proficient in English.
Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.
The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $85,000 - $115,000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.
About Us
At Wawanesa, we're proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB; Wawanesa, MB; Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Lethbridge, AB; Toronto, ON; Kitchener, ON; Thunder Bay, ON; Ottawa, ON; Montreal, QC; Moncton, NB; Dartmouth; NS
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company ("Wawanesa Mutual"), founded in 1896, is one of Canada's largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit wawanesa.com.
We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.
Job Overview
Under the general direction and supervision of the Manager, Tax Reporting, the Senior Tax Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive internal tax services and tax compliance for our Canadian operations. This role will include preparing and/or reviewing Canadian income tax provisions, income tax returns and indirect tax returns, involvement with tax planning and preparing research on various tax topics as required related to Wawanesa's insurance and broker entities.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepares quarterly and annual tax provisions. Assists with managing the overall tax position for the Canadian P&C insurance, Life insurance and broker operations.
- Collaborates with financial reporting team to ensure all Canadian and US tax financial reporting requirements are met and assists with internal enquiries, issues and concerns.
- Prepares corporate compliance and information tax returns as assigned.
- Assists with responsibility for compliance and timely submission with all statutory tax filing requirements.
- Reviews and guides work assigned of Tax Specialist and/or Tax Analyst.
- Reviews and analyzes premium tax reconciliations and supporting working papers prepared by Finance teams which are used for return and provision preparation.
- Assists with managing corporate income tax and commodity tax audits. Maintains amicable relationships with external tax auditors.
- Assists with tax planning, research and analysis of strategic initiatives, changes in legislation and industry trends as directed by the Manager, Tax Reporting.
- Performs and/or reviews tax research, other adhoc tax related strategies and other duties as directed or assigned by the Manager, Tax Reporting
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree with a major in Accounting or other related post-secondary degree.
- CPA accounting designation and completion of the CPA In-Depth Tax Program or Masters in Tax.
- Minimum of 5 years in industry or public practice is required with at least 3 years being direct tax experience.
- Strong teamwork and leadership skills. Treats others with respect and courtesy and shares thoughts and ideas with the team. Works to ensure group objectives are met by making quality contributions and supporting fellow team members.
- Experience with leading, managing and coaching others in a work related role or through other activiities is desired.
- Positive and confident individual who communicates in a persuasive and eloquent manner (both written and oral).
- Excellent planning and organizing skills by keeping track of the status of various tasks and project activities.
- Excellent attention to detail. Examines all information completely to identify everything that is relevant and all potential impacts.
- Strong negotiation skills by presenting information or arguments in a convincing manner and by focusing on what is important.
- Previous experience in dealing with taxation auditors (CRA & provincial tax authorities) is preferred.
- Previous experience in working for or servicing financial institutions is preferred.
- Previous involvement with tax planning with respect to mergers and acquisitions is preferred.
- Completion of other CICA Advance Tax courses is desired.
Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba's Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!
Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Disability or medical-related accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations may contact, in confidence, jobs@wawanesa.com.
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