Student, Financial Control Specialist (Fall… at Sun Life · Waterloo

Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You’ll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.

Job Description:

Term: September 8th 2026 to December 18th 2026 (4 months)

The Insurance Financial Control team is responsible for reconciling, monitoring and reporting related to Individual Insurance products and commissions. This role helps to ensure the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions from the Individual administration systems through to the General Ledger.
 

About the role:

Key performance elements include ensuring that all work is complete and accurate as well as identifying and escalating any control/compliance issues and offering alternatives for a solution. You should possess a natural willingness to support the team in the successful accomplishment of all objectives. You will strive to understand your customers' needs and support their requirements by setting clear expectations, and meeting or exceeding them. You will work as part of the team to develop excellence and support innovation while ensuring that the tasks performed continue to add value.

What will you do?

• Daily journal entries
• Account Reconciliations
• Engage in continuous improvement via brighter way

What do you need to succeed?

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to operate effectively as a team member as well as independently with limited supervision
• Solid problem-solving skills, analytical skills and attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to handle conflicting priorities and meet stringent deadlines
   

Assets:

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivots)
• Proficient with SLF Oracle Ledger systems (Discoverer, ADI Templates, CATT, Frontier)
• University/College education in accounting and/or business subject areas

What’s in it for you?

• A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture where you’re an innovator and trusted partner
• An environment of continuous learning and improvement
• A common sense dress code, where you dictate how you dress based on your day
• Joining Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2020
• Named as one of the world's most sustainable organizations where we lead community-based programs to improve the lives of individuals and families

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for.

Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Category:

Temporary Employee

Posting End Date:

22/05/2026