Financial Analyst - Accounting and Reporting

The Global Wealth and Asset Management and General Accounts (GWAM & GA) Finance Accounting and Reporting MBPS team is responsible in providing accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial and management reports and ensures appropriate controls are in place. The team supports Manulife’s Wealth and Asset Management (GWAM) businesses that operate across our global footprint in the US, Canada and Asia. The team is responsible in preparing, reviewing, and uploading of Journal Entries and the preparation of financial schedules to facilitate month-end closing activities, reconciliation of accounts and balance sheet items for regulatory requirements, bank reconciliations, and preparation of accounting schedules to monitor the ledger movement of the business / entities supported. The team also provides analysis and preparation of commentaries for various financial reporting requirements of all internal or external stakeholders such as actuarial, tax, audit, controllers, regional and corporate office and the senior management. This also includes providing support for audit requirements. The Financial Analyst - Accounting and Reporting will report to the Team Leader - Accounting and Reporting and will be responsible for month-end close work as well as support the team in regular and ad hoc initiatives across a variety of internal and external stakeholders globally.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring GWAM & GA Accounting and Reporting processes and controls.
• Prepare and complete monthly/quarterly reporting to groups throughout MIM and Manulife
• Support in the monthly and quarterly close. Process include but not limited to preparation of journal entries, financial statements, regulatory and management reports.
• Complete and timely delivery of revenue, AUM and/or general invested assets reporting.
• Prepare revenue and/or expense calculations and bookings
• Perform monthly intercompany balances reconciliation and account ownership.
• Maintain control documentation and prepare audit requests related to internal and external audit requirements.
• Works closely with the business unit and teammates to ensure a smooth reporting process, assisting in ad hoc requests as needed
• Promote a culture of standardization and efficiency.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• University graduate in Accounting/Finance, professional accounting designation (CPA) is an advantage.
• At least a year of relevant experience in accounting, reporting and/or audit. Knowledge or prior experience in Investments/Asset Management industry is an advantage
• Hybrid Work Arrangement: Amenability and readiness to work onsite and from home anytime (dependent on business need AND/OR current external environment/situation)
  
  

Required Competencies

• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Excel (i.e. knowledge and application of excel formulas and pivot tables is required; VBA is a plus)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to succinctly engage with business partners and team members
• Ability to succinctly engage with business partners and team members
• Strong technical accounting skills with a solid understanding of the business environment and financial reporting structure to provide value-added analysis
• Knowledge of general ledger reporting tools and systems
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced, high-performing and collaborative team environment while managing multiple, constantly changing priorities and ad-hoc requests
• Proactive approach to continuous improvements and a positive “can-do” attitude
  
  

When You Join Our Team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
  
  

About Manulife And John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid