Forensic Accountant – Toronto

Forensic Accountant – Insurance Claims  $95k – $105k + Bonus

Comma Recruitment are currently looking a qualified Accountant to join our claims team, you will support the claims adjusters in the adjudication of claims, particularly with regard to business interruption and loss of income calculations.

They will be a dynamic contributor who is up to the challenge for building a strategic team, and responsible for analyzing and calculating the loss incurred by the claimant following an accident by analyzing the accounting records provided.

The candidate will provide to the claims adjuster the amounts payable to the insured to conduct a fair and equitable settlement. They will also engage in knowledge transfer to the adjusters regarding effective handling of claims with such calculations.

• Verify the validity of the claim for business/income loss
• Analyze financial documents provided while respecting the commitments and obligations to the claimant
• Listen to and anticipate the needs of the claimant and offer the best solutions
• Meet the claimant and his accountant when required, in collaboration with the expert in charge of the file loss. May require occasional travel
• Communicate the results in a clear, precise and simplified manner to the claims adjuster or the claimant, adapting communication style accordingly
• Provide fair and equitable settlement that will consider the policy, standards, rules, applicable laws and following company processes.
• Offer technical support to adjusters and team leaders, ensuring timely follow-up
• Develop efficient workflows and processes to ensure timely resolution of files

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
• 5+ years of experience in audit or accounting; forensic experience (asset);
• CPA in good standing
• Experience in the insurance sector (asset);
• Ability to work with technology and company systems;
• Ability to work in team;
• Excellent communicator
• High level of professionalism, integrity and ethics;
• Ability to negotiate and make quality decisions at the appropriate time;
• Autonomous, able to manage his work, be organized and rigorous;
• Good adaptability and stress resistance;
• Customer focused with strong interpersonal communication;
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capability; and, Eager to learn

Please forward resume to [email protected]