Sun Life
Finance
Student,FinancialControlSpecialist(Fall2026)
“Student, Financial Control Specialist (Fall 2026) at Sun Life. Skills: Financial Control, Accounting Transactions, General Ledger, Reconciliation, Monitoring, Reporting. Reconciling, monitoring and reporting related to Individual Insurance products and commissions. Ensuring the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions from the Individual administration systems through to the General Ledger”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure timeliness, accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions; Identify and escalate control/compliance issues; Offer alternatives for a solution; Tasks performed continue to add value
Industry & Context.
Solid problem-solving skills; Analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proficient with Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables), communication and organizational skills, Ability to operate effectively as a team member as well as independently with limited supervision, Solid problem-solving skills, analytical skills and attention to accuracy and detail, Ability to handle conflicting priorities and meet stringent deadlines
Nice to Have
Proficient with Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivots), Proficient with SLF Oracle Ledger systems (Discoverer, ADI Templates, CATT, Frontier), University/College education in accounting and/or business subject areas
What You'll Do.
monitoring and reporting related to Individual Insurance products and commissions
Ensuring the timeliness
accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions from the Individual administration systems through to the General Ledger
Daily journal entries
Account Reconciliations
Engage in continuous improvement via brighter way
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support the team in the successful accomplishment of all objectives; Work as part of the team to develop excellence and support innovation
Communication Scope
Communication skills
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