Senior Financial Analyst

Manulife's Global WAM & GA Division manages the Company’s General Account on-balance sheet assets and through Manulife Investment Management, manages assets for institutional clients and investment funds in key markets around the world.  Manulife Investment Management 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 South East Asia. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly and quarterly estimated income adjustments, which includes review of quarterly financial statements and calculation of the income allocations

• Prepare annual audit true-up adjustments for the Alternative Assets, as applicable. The calculations are based on the  review of audited financial statements . Maintain the audit-log with actual results

• Assist in the monthly/quarterly close for IFRS, UGAAP, NAIC and Tax, as applicable

• Prepare quarterly account reconciliations and roll-forwards for various accounting frameworks

• Assist in the planning and annual audit process for both our internal and external auditors. Timely follow up on requests and maintain list of open items, as applicable

• Provide support/assistance to the Director, Managers and other team members on various projects to ensure deliverables are coordinated and issues are resolved in a timely manner

• Assist with any additional ad-hoc requests

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 - 6 years in the investment/ insurance industry ideally with experience in partnership accounting

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to collaborate in team/group setting, at various levels

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with all levels of the organization.

• Attention to detail; and solid analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent PC skills (especially Excel, Power BI, Essbase and Word).

• Motivated self-starter, with ability to multi-task completing responsibilities/priorities to meet  tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Accounting designation CPA desired.

• Knowledge of IFRS/USGAAP/NAIC in relation to investment accounting and reporting would be an asset

• Experience with Ledger systems (i.e. Lawson), as well as knowledge of internal controls & SOX would be helpful.

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.

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