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Hannover Re Canada is seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President of Finance to join our Accounting and Finance team in our Canadian Branch on a permanent, full time basis.

The Assistant Vice President of Finance will lead our technical accounting processes and oversee the prepara-tion and review of balance sheets, income statements and related financial reports, ensuring accuracy, transparency and compliance with internal, regulatory and external reporting standards.

This role will play an important part in strengthening internal controls, managing reconcilia- tions, supporting audits and contributing to key local and Group initiatives. The Finance Manager will also provide day-to-day leadership to a team comprising four technical accountants and two financial accountants and will report directly to the Branch CFO.

You can look forward to

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the Finance team,



including reviewing deliverables and supporting employees’ ongoing coaching, development and performance.
- Oversee technical accounting processes, including the secondary or tertiary review and approval of accounts, as applicable.
- Analyze financial movements and developments and assess their impact on the Canadian Branch and its solvency position.
- Manage all aspects of quarterly financial close including the preparation of statements, commentaries, and supporting documentation for Group Reporting as well as OSFI Reporting.
- Support the establishment, execution and documentation of internal controls relating to financial reporting requirements, including maintaining and updating process documentation.
- Identify and help address risks relating to financial, regulatory and management reporting.
- Helping to identify and address risks relating to financial and regulatory reporting.
- Providing support to the local team in resolving reconciliation issues.
- Liaise and coordinate with both external and internal audit.
- Lead finance projects that focus on process improvement and efficiency across the end-to-end reporting cycle.
- Ensure the appropriate tax accounting arrangements are maintained to allow tax liabilities to be calculated accurately in all material respects.




- Collaborate with local and international stakeholders on Finance and Group initiatives.

We Offer You

- The opportunity to work in a dynamic and global organization.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive company-paid benefits.
- A half-day of paid time off to celebrate your birthday.
- Eligibility to participate in Hannover Re’s annual incentive program.
- Inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance culture.
- A hybrid work model with flexible working hours.
- Professional development and advancement opportunities.
- Opportunities to contribute ideas, lead improvements and make a meaningful impact.

You come equipped with

Educational Background:

- Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or other related field

Experience & Qualifications:

- At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience in the property and casualty insurance or reinsurance industry.
- An accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) would be preferred.
- Strong and current technical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS17 in particular) and processes implementation and development.
- Brings a strong sense of business insight and customer focus, paired with a hands‑on, results‑driven, “can‑do” attitude.
- Ability to support business development efforts with accounting interpretations and analysis of reinsurance solutions provided to cedants.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including experience working with senior management.
- Exposure to SAP, MicroStrategy, Power BI, or similar reporting tools is an advantage.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Applicants must

📌 Assistant Vice President of Finance (Toronto)
🏢 Hannover Rückversicherung
📍 Toronto