Welcome to ivari

Let us introduce ourselves. With more than 300+ employees across Canada, ivari is a company that’s making a difference in the world of life insurance. How? By finding and hiring employees who are passionate about helping people protect their families, and by giving them the best, most supportive workplace possible. 

ivari is part of Sagicor Financial Corporation, a leading financial services provider based in the Caribbean, with a strong presence in North America. We offer a wide range of products and services, including life and health insurance, annuities, pension administration and investment services.

At ivari, everyone is welcome! It is our mission to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and the communities in which we do business. We offer an inclusive and accessible work environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported.

Here’s the job opportunity…

This position is an existing vacancy.

As the Accounts Payable Team Lead you will oversee the accounts payable team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, employee expenses and maintaining strong vendor relationships. You will also lead invoice review, verification, coding, and approval/posting, while also resolving any discrepancies that may arise. Collaboration will be key in coordinating with business owners to align purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.

Some of the key responsibilities of this role are to:

• Coordinate the accounts payable team, assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide training and support as needed
• Approve vendor set up and modification
• Evaluate employee expenses, and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with regulations and mitigate risk
• Review and approve payment batches to ensure proper recording, coding, and entry of invoices
• Create monthly reports for management review and operationalization of employee expense tool
• Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting
• Set, monitor, and provide feedback on staff performance 
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation
• Ensuring all AP processes are documented and accessible

What we are looking for…

• University degree in business or accounting
• 5-6 years of Accounts Payable Experience
• 2 years’ experience in leading professional staff
• Strong analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving, customer service and organizational skills
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and adaptable to changing priorities

What we pay…

Pay Range:  $68,000 - $91,500

What's in it for you…

At ivari, it's important for us to keep our people motivated, recognized, and rewarded. We offer competitive base salaries plus a bonus, one of the many reasons ivari is a great place to work.

We also offer health and dental benefits for the entire family from Day 1! But that’s just the beginning. When you join the ivari team you also get…

• A fantastic vacation plan and time off
• A pension plan with 100% match by ivari
• Employee savings plan with 75% match to help you save even more
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development
• Recognition programs to cheer you on, motivate and reward
• Wellness programs to keep you healthy and happy

Who you are…

Someone who enjoys a culture where everyone is genuinely respectful, and you can be your authentic self every day. Your contributions and opinions are not only sought but valued. You know the importance of, and live by, our core values of…

• Bringing clarity and focus to your work
• Taking ownership and doing what you say you will
• Remaining flexible
• Collaborating with others

Does this sound like you? We’re looking for great people to join our team! 

Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in the safeguards, policies, and commitments we have in place to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities to prospective and current employees, without discrimination. 

To apply, please email your resume to: human.resources@ivari.ca [human.resources@ivari.ca]

A Human Resources representative is available to consult with applicants who require accommodation in the application or recruitment process. Any information shared by the applicant about an accommodation will be treated as confidential. If you do require an accommodation, please email human.resources@ivari.ca [human.resources@ivari.ca]

** ivari does not utilize AI in our recruitment process to screen, select, or assess applicants