IRI Analyst

Job title: IRI Analyst

Company: Manitoba Public Insurance

Job description: Overview:As the IRI Analyst you will provide a high-level of personalized customer service to self-employed claimants, and independently processes and calculates a number of complex Income Replacement Indemnity (IRI) related entitlement calculations. You will provide guidance regarding financial information requirements, calculations, payment processing, and legislative guidelines. You will be responsible for participating in internal and external communications, performs financial reviews and forensic audits, and provides input and information regarding claims coverage and other investigations. You will contribute to a collaborative team environment and regularly provides input and shares IRI, accounting, and taxation expertise with others, including quality and technical review of resources in the IRI Unit. Responsibilities:

• Attends initial meetings with self-employed claimants, Case Managers, and/or other external third parties to gather information, investigate entitlement to IRI, and explain IRI benefits.
• Reviews, verifies, and reconciles income and financial data against claimant statements and type of employment to determine IRI calculations ensuring that the claimant is indemnified as accurately as possible within the MPI legislation.
• Classifies claimant or deceased and determines appropriate indemnity entitlements in compliance with legislative guidelines, etc. Where unique scenarios arise, makes independent decisions regarding entitlement calculations.
• Responds to escalated customer concerns.
• Reviews, provides feedback, and approves calculations and reconciliations prepared by the IRI Calculator and Senior IRI Calculator.
• Acts as a technical resource within the IRI Unit and for special project assignments.
• Provides guidance and expertise to Case Managers, claimants, and any external third party representatives and explains financial information requirements, calculations, payment processing, and legislative guidelines.
• Evaluates claimants’ financial income history and documents. Prepares detailed financial reviews and forensic audits to detect potential fraud.
• Collects information and explains entitlements to claimants.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Four years practical experience applying the Income Tax Act of Canada and accounting principles and practices, and performing financial reporting and auditing, including one year experience in the IRI Unit.
• Working knowledge of related legislation and regulations.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Candidates must be willing and able to travel within Manitoba.

Employee Benefits:Health benefitsWe offer a comprehensive health benefits program that includes:

• flexible health, dental and vision plans
• health spending account
• travel health coverage
• other extended health benefits such as ambulance, massage and physiotherapy

Financial securityIn an effort to support financial security, we offer:

• registered pension plan
• group, dependent, and optional life insurance coverage
• critical illness insurance
• sick leave to cover short-term disability
• long-term disability

WellnessWe offer programs that focus on how to better achieve a balance between work and personal commitments, as well as maintain a healthy workplace culture. This includes:

• vacation entitlement
• flexible work arrangement for eligible positions
• maternity, parental and adoptive leaves
• bereavement and family responsibility leaves
• employee and family assistance program
• mental-health programming
• lunch-and-learn offerings
• discounted gym memberships and wellness account

Diversity and inclusionManitoba Public Insurance believes that diversity and inclusion strengthens us. We consider ourselves to be a barrier-free organization where individual values, beliefs and practices are respected and appreciated for the diversity they bring to our work life.Employee recognitionIt’s important to recognize our employees for their contributions. Not only do we recognize employees as they achieve milestone years in their careers, we also have several outlets for leaders and peers to reward each other for work well done.Professional developmentWe want our employees to grow, which is why we offer support in keeping their skills up-to-date. We offer in-house training, professional development and an educational assistance program.Safety and healthIn an effort to encourage a safe and healthy work environment, we offer various safety, health and workplace policies and programs along with technical expertise and assistance to support employee activities in safety and health.

Expected salary:

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job date: Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:35:23 GMT

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