Johnston Group provides employee benefit solutions to over 30,000 companies, ranging from one employee to thousands across various product lines, including Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, Canada’s #1 employee benefits plan for small businesses. JG is a platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and was named one of Manitoba’s Top Employers. We support a positive work atmosphere where we value the diversity in the people we serve and are looking for talent who will contribute to our diverse and inclusive workplace; where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. JG believes in giving back and contributes significantly to local health, arts, sports, and other community organizations.

The Tax and Compliance Specialist plays an integral role reporting to the Vice President, Finance and requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills. As the successful candidate, you will be primarily responsible for ensuring the compliance, regulatory and tax obligations of Johnston Group and its subsidiary companies are met in a timely and accurate manner.

You will ensure all types of tax filings and remittances in both provincial and federal jurisdictions are completed accurately and on time. This will comprise different types of tax including income taxes, premium taxes, GST, PST, QST, RST, and HST. You will complete the appropriate filings and process payments related to these various taxes.  Applying your good working knowledge of taxation in the insurance industry, your duties will include:

• Maintaining a direct link with CRA and Revenu Quebec, including all credentials and correspondence as well as processing all tax-related payments and maintaining appropriate documentation
• Responding to our customer service team in relation to basic tax questions from our customers
• Assisting with the coordination of tax disputes, including organizing meetings with outside accountants and tax lawyers, taking minutes, tracking action items and providing updates to the group as required

You will also be responsible for various regulatory requirements, including:

• Monitoring regulatory changes and advise senior management on potential impacts
• Develop and communicate monthly reporting on tax and compliance matters
• Oversee insurance licensing for corporate and individual licenses from all provinces
• All filings and audits relating to Quebec Drug Pooling Insurance Corporation (QDIPC)
• Insurer audits
• SRED filings
• Involvement in annual insurance renewal contracts for such types of insurance as E & O, property, event, and cyber insurance
• Annual corporate registrations and annual Quebec registrations
• Contract management

Hybrid working model based out of our Winnipeg, MB office only with three days in office per week. 

Qualifications:

• CPA designation
• Minimum of 5 years’ previous experience in a similar role
• Experience with tax filings and remittances in all provincial and federal jurisdictions
• Experience with insurance licensing and insurer audits as well as contract management
• Experience with MS Excel and accounting software such as Sage Intacct
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills; strong problem-solving skills, strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Bilingualism would be considered an asset

JG welcomes the opportunity to provide accommodation throughout the selection process. Please contact us to discuss your requirements by email at human.resources@johnstongroup.ca or by phone at 204-774-6677, ext 295.