Finance Manager/Bookkeeper

DWF Group’s Canadian Claims Management and Adjusting division (“CMA Canada”) is a rapidly growing enterprise providing diverse insurance claims services across Canada.

Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities. The legal market has changed profoundly in the last decade and the speed of change continues to increase. There is a clear and growing desire for legal services to be delivered in an easier and more efficient way. So we’ve listened to our clients and designed a range of services to meet these needs. Our vision is to deliver integrated legal and business services on a global scale through our three offerings; Legal Advisory, Mindcrest and Connected Services. Our ability to seamlessly combine any number of these services to deliver bespoke solutions for our clients is our key differentiator. This Integrated Legal Management approach delivers greater operational efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients. Without compromising on quality or service.

Join us!

We are currently seeking an experienced Finance Manager/Bookkeeper in our Vancouver office to execute multiple aspects of Accounting and Administration for DWF’s Canadian Insurance Services division providing claims and adjusting services to the international insurance industry.

Life at DWF is fast paced so you will be someone who has an innovative and flexible approach as well as strong organisational / time management skills.

If you are looking to develop and grow your professional expertise and enhance your career in a professional environment that isn’t afraid to challenge the norm and go beyond expectations, then apply below!

Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable and posting of disbursements
• Accounts Receivable including billing, posting of payments and collections
  
• Trust accounting
• Bank reconciliation
• Financial and operational reporting
• Month end and year end
  

• Forecasting
• Cashflow management
• Complete and oversee collections
• Upload e-billing invoices into third party billing systems
• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory authorities

• Prepare and submit payroll (ADP management) & tax reporting
• Oversee firm benefits and point of contact for any benefit related queries
• Track and complete all accounting tasks accurately, meeting all deadlines
• Ensure that the Firm’s accounting processes are followed and communicate to other departments and teams as required
• Respond to queries regarding the accounting processes
• Innovate and set up new business processes
• Perform other administrative and operational duties as required

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Graduate of an Accounting Diploma or Degree program
• 8+ years bookkeeping / accounting / finance experience
• Chartered Accountant (CPA) Designation preferred
• Experience with Account Edge / QuickBooks / Sage / Freshbooks or similar
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Office skills
• Experience setting up new processes
• Experience working in a small business (10 – 100 employees) valued
• Strategic mindset, ability to develop and support overall financial strategies
• High level of initiative and professionalism, with a customer focused mind-set
• Excellent written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Able to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion:

Nurturing talent is very important to us. We are committed to equal opportunities in all areas of work and business. We want people to achieve their best, which will positively impact on our clients and communities in which we live and work. At DWF we empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please. Please submit your resume and cover letter to: https://wtca.bamboohr.com/careers/157