Financial Analyst (Audit)
John Hancock Manulife
Are you looking for a supportive and collaborative workplace with great benefits and clear career development? You’ve come to the right place.
Why choose Manulife?
- Competitive Salary packages and performance bonuses
- Day 1 HMO + FREE coverage for your dependents (inclusive of same-sex partners)
- Retirement savings benefit
- Rewarding culture that values wellness and well-being
- Global network of industry experts
- Extensive training resources
The Financial Analyst (Securities Mortgage) will be responsible for the accurate and timely accounting and reporting while meeting published quality and productivity standards. The role involves solid understanding of Securities and Mortgages accounting and reporting policies and procedures on IFRS and USGAAP basis. The role is also responsible for liaising and coordinating with different business units, Securities Operations, Mortgage Operations, and Investments Systems, etc.
Job Description
- Serve as the go-to person of the specific location in terms of the knowledge of the in-scope Accounting & Reporting processes (journal entries preparation, reconciliation, reporting and analysis)
- Collaborate with other team members and business partners on special projects, as required
- Prepare and complete monthly/quarterly reporting to groups throughout MIM and Manulife
- Completes work with right level of accuracy
- Asks right questions and provides information to improve processes
- Understanding how work fits the big picture
- Works closely with the business unit and teammates to ensure a smooth reporting process, assisting in ad hoc requests as needed
- Participates in team cross-training to establish back-up and improvement of processes handled
Qualifications
- University graduate in Accounting/Finance, professional accounting designation (CPA) is preferred
- At least a year of relevant experience in accounting, reporting and/or audit
- Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Excel (i.e. mastery of excel formulas and pivot tables is a must; VBA is a plus)
- Good communication skills
- 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 IFRS tools (Hyperion-Essbase, Lawson)
- Strong attention to detail
- 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
- Ability to identify and investigate complex issues and recommend actionable solutions
Let's make every day better together. Learn about our opportunities at careers.manulife.com.
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 recruitment@manulife.com.
Working Arrangement