Job Description / Duties

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a Corporate Insolvency Administrator to join our 5045 Orbitor Drive Office in Mississauga. Candidates with prior administrative experience will be considered. Insolvency experience will be considered an asset. The successful candidate should have a strong background as an executive assistant and/or legal administrative experience.

Responsibilities:

Insolvency Administration duties include (but not limited to):
• Administration of insolvency proceedings including inputting creditor and debtor details, assets, preparation of documents, filing documents with the Official Receiver, managing deadlines, organizing mailings and newspaper advertisements, preparing affidavits, maintaining insolvency computer-based data.
• Answering creditor enquiries and dealing with creditor claims
• Assistance with the preparation of reports to creditors, attendance at meetings of creditors and inspectors (as required), preparation of minutes and general file review to ensure all outstanding matters are dealt with prior to assigning to closeout.
• Dealing with other reporting in accordance with the Bankruptcy & Insolvency Act, as well as various other government reporting requirements such as the Wage Earner Protection Program Act.
• Other support functions on insolvency engagements such as insurance filings, accounts receivable collection, financial reporting, screening related mail and responding accordingly or seeking instructions from file manager, etc.
• Dealing with other professionals involved in the proceedings such as legal counsel, appraisal companies, interested parties, etc.
• Managing the firm’s website for dissemination of information and documents on insolvency engagements.
• Preparation of billings for professional services rendered and the taxation of accounts by the Court.
• Large project organization and processing including liaising with onsite staff or outside professionals.
• Managing and tracking section 246 reports required in Receiverships.
• Dealing with receipt and distribution of OSB Certificates and Letters of Comment.
• Perform PPSA and corporate searches as required.

General Administrative duties include (but not limited to):
• Managing the Restructuring Practice Engagements Schedule.
• Scheduling and organizing appointments, travel plans, meetings and lunches for professional staff.
• Preparation of various correspondence, reports and presentations and assisting professional staff with weekly time entry if requested.
• Dictation typing.
• Managing the monthly Restructuring meeting including preparing Agenda and Minutes.
• Records and File Management including managing contract with provider.
• Managing Data Site contract with provider and creating and updating Data Rooms as required.
• Assisting all practice areas with any administrative tasks required (i.e. invoices, engagement letters, presentations, etc.).
• Registering staff for various educational conferences and marketing events and tracking of same for reporting purposes.
• Sharing responsibilities in some event planning and other general marketing related activities.
• Providing back up and temporary relief of reception duties including lunch breaks, couriers, greeting guests, processing and distributing daily mail, and meeting rooms, etc.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Skills required include:
• Strong computer related proficiencies, including Microsoft Office/365 (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).
• Excellent organization and communication skills, including the ability to write and express yourself verbally in a professional manner.
• Ability to work in a team environment and be able to adjust to various types of tasks/demands quickly.
• Ability to work independently and with little supervision to accomplish tasks/demands adequately and efficiently.
• Time management skills including the ability to prioritize multiple and sometimes conflicting demands and often work under time pressures and deadlines.
• Detail oriented skills.

Salary: Commensurate to market

Contact Information

Kenneth Tessis
Phone 905 766 1300
Email ktessis@goldhar.ca

Employer Profile

We are Goldhar & Associates Ltd. (Goldhar)
Goldhar is a family firm providing insolvency services across Ontario. Being a local firm is an advantage for our clients, our people, and the communities in which we work and live. We believe that what we do matters, and we strive to make a difference every day.
A career with Goldhar will provide you an opportunity to:
• Work with a team of professionals who assist individuals and businesses with a wide range of financial and insolvency services
• Continue to grow your connections within your community to grow our market share
• Be part of a unique work culture that challenges you to further your professional development and enlarge your chosen career path
• Be part of a fast growing environment with well-respected professionals who are locally renowned in their respective field
• Develop solutions with clients and co-workers through collaborative debate and discussion

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a Corporate Insolvency Administrator to join our 5045 Orbitor Drive Office in Mississauga. Candidates with prior administrative experience will be considered. Insolvency experience will be considered an asset. The successful candidate should have a strong background as an executive assistant and/or legal administrative experience.