Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

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Working Arrangement

Hybrid

The opportunity

Manulife's Investment Division runs Manulife’s General Fund on-balance sheets assets (GA) and through Manulife Investment Management Limited (MIM), handles assets for clients and investment funds in markets around the world. MIM also provides investment management services to affiliates’ retail clients through product offerings of Manulife and John Hancock. The division manages a broad range of investments including public and private bonds, public and private equities, mortgages, real estate, oil and gas, infrastructure, timberland, farmland and asset allocation strategies. The division has physical presence in key international financial centers, including Canada, the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia and throughout South East Asia. The Investment Division is a significant market player. Manulife’s values include: Obsess about customers, Get it done together, Own it, Share your humanity.

We’re looking for a bilingual, highly motivated and experienced professional accountant to join the Mutual Fund Reporting team within Manulife’s Global Wealth and Asset Management. The team is responsible for preparing annual audited and interim financial statements for Manulife’s Mutual Trust Funds. Additional key services provided by the team include maintenance of accounting models/ policy, support the annual audit process, system enhancements and user acceptance testing.

Reporting to the Director of financial reporting, the Senior Financial Reporting Analyst will join a nimble team of dedicated and engaged finance professionals focused on working together, challenging the status quo and owning our future.

The position is well suited for someone who enjoys change, adapts quickly and can navigate independently through complex processes.

Candidates can be located in either Montreal or Toronto.

Responsibilities

• Participate in annual audit close meeting to suggest areas of improvement to implement next period.
• Detect errors, omissions and inconsistencies in data.
• Remain current on IFRS, IFIC, and NI 81-106.
• Provide recommendations on efficiencies, standards and improvements related to financial processes and/or systems.
• Work independently with external auditors on assigned tasks for audited financial statements.
• Participate fully as a member of the team, promote team effectiveness and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Collaborate with people inside and outside organization.
• Participate in team projects.
• Prepare and review annual and interim financial statements for investment funds, including supporting documents within the tight deadlines.
• Prepare journal entries including qualitative and quantitative backup.
• Annually review existing process documentation and make updates.
• Be abreast with knowledge of accounting requirements for investment funds.
• Act and speak as a subject matter expert on assigned tasks and readily explain key controls.
• Participate in the investment division projects as a subject matter expert on financial reporting.
• Adhere to Manulife values including, “Obsess about customers”, “Get it done together”, “Own it”, “Share your humanity”, “Do the right thing”, “Think big”.

What motivates you?

• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.

What We Are Looking For

• Knowledge of French will be an asset.
• 5+ years’ experience preparing audited financial statements or investment fund operations.
• Experience writing technical papers such as accounting policy and/or work flow diagrams.
• Strong performer with track record of implementing controls and efficiencies.
• CPA accounting designation.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel.
• Writing reports on technical issues and presenting to management.
• Experience with fund accounting systems will be an asset (e.g. Fund Suite ARC, MPower).

Assets

• Audit experience
• Team first attitude
• Easily work with Excel formulas (e.g. index, sumif, pivot, lookups, conditional formats, links, etc.).
• Effectively communicate ideas/ recommendations while considering viewpoint of partners.
• Complete tasks ahead of schedule with a sense of urgency.
• Strong analytical and inquiry skills to understand operational processes and constraints.
• Able to work overtime during peak periods.

What can we offer you?

• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.
• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.

Our Commitment To You

• Values-first culture We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.
• Continuous innovation We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Boundless opportunity We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

Every career at Manulife/John Hancock provides the opportunity to learn new skills and move your career forward. Ready to make an impact somewhere? What are you waiting for? Apply today.

About John Hancock And Manulife

John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife globally, including Canada, Asia and Europe. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.1 trillion) as of June 30, 2021. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com.

One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance, annuities, investments, 401(k) plans, and education savings plans. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com.

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].

Salary & Benefits

The annual base salary for this role is listed below.

Primary Location

Montreal, Quebec

Salary range is expected to be between

$66,750.00 CAD - $111,250.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.