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This online career listing will give you an idea of the kind of careers available at Manitoba Public Insurance. It is intended to provide an idea of the kinds of positions held by employees of Manitoba Public Insurance, as well as the career paths available to them. The listings here are only brief summaries and do not cover all the responsibilities of the positions.
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Accounting
Accountant
I
Work Location: Winnipeg
Under the general supervision of an Accounting Supervisor, is responsible for performing a variety of accounting duties, ranging from moderately complex to complex, in such areas as Financial Services, Budgeting and Planning, Reinsurance, Payroll and Special Account Services.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Grade XII
- Completion of the fourth level of a recognized accounting program.
- Enrolment in the Canadian Payroll Association program is preferred for the Accountant I position in payroll
- Experience:
- Four (4) years of accounting experience in a related area
- Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Special skills and/or requirements:
- Extensive working knowledge of the macros and micro-computer software applications used in the respective areas
- Strong analytical skills
- Good communication skills
- Strong report writing skills
- Knowledge of insurance accounting practices
Accountant
II
Work Location: Winnipeg
Under the direction of a manager in the Finance Division, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision of an accounting section. Responsible for accurate and timely financial and statistical reports related to the section.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Recognized accounting designation (CMA, CGA, CA)
- Experience:
- Six (6) years accounting experience, forecasting and/or budgeting, preferably in an insurance company, using mainframe and microcomputer applications, including some supervisory experience
- Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Special skills and/or requirements:
- Above average proficiency in microcomputer spreadsheet software applications
- Knowledge of insurance accounting practices
- Sound analytical and interpersonal skills
- Effective writing skills
Accounting
Clerk 1
Work Location: Winnipeg
Under general supervision, is responsible for performing a variety of standard accounting duties at an entry level.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- High school graduation
- First level of a recognized accounting program
- Experience:
- Two years of related experience
- Special skills and/or requirements:
- Proficient in applicable office software
- Strong analytical skills
- Good oral communication skills
- OR an equivalent combination of the above
Accounting
Clerk 2
Work Location: Winnipeg
Under the general supervision of an Accounting Supervisor, is responsible for performing a variety of accounting duties, ranging from minor to moderately complex, in such areas as Budgeting & Planning, Financial Services, and Reinsurance.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Grade 12
- Completion of the third level of a recognized accounting program
- Experience:
- Three years of experience in a related area
- Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Special skills and/or requirements.
- Extensive working knowledge of the macros and micro-computer software applications used in the respective areas.
- Strong analytical skills
- Good communication skills
IRI
Calculator
Work Location: Winnipeg
Under direction of the IRI (Income Replacement Indemnity) Supervisor, the IRI Calculator receives, verifies, maintains, and brings to a conclusion all Income Replacement Indemnity calculations pertaining to Employed Earners and straightforward Employed Fatalities. The incumbent provides information and assistance on procedures, techniques and entitlement to adjusters and claimants’ employers.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Completion of Grade XII
- Completion of the second level of an accredited accounting program (e.g. CMA, CGA), and actively pursuing professional designation status
- Experience:
- Two years of practical experience, in positions requiring a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAP) and practices and application of the Income Tax Act of Canada
- Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Special skills and/or requirements:
- Knowledge of insurance principles and practices would be an asset
- Knowledge of the MPI Act and Regulations as pertaining to PIPP would be an asset
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Superior communication skills, written and oral
Senior
IRI Calculator
Work Location: Winnipeg
Under the direction of the IRI Supervisor, the Sr. IRI Calculator receives, verifies, maintains, and brings to conclusion all Income Replacement Indemnity Calculations, pertaining to Self-Employment and Non-Regular Employment scenarios. The incumbent provides information and assistance on procedures, technique and entitlement to adjusters, employers, and claimants’ representatives.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Completion of Grade XII/
- Completion of the fourth level of an accredited accounting program (e.g. CGA or CMA), and actively pursuing professional designation status.
- Experience:
- Four (4) years practical experience in positions requiring a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices, financial reporting, and application of the Income Tax Act of Canada.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Special skills and/or requirements.
- Knowledge of insurance principles and practices would be an asset.
- Knowledge of the MPI Act and Regulations as pertaining to PIPP would be an asset.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and advanced knowledge in the preparation of computer spreadsheets.
- Knowledge of structured programming logic and SQL would be an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Superior communications skills, written and oral.
