We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support month-end close activities of Wealth Asset Management Retail & Retirement (Canadian) business, ensure data accuracy, and deliver timely financial and regulatory reports. This role is essential in providing insights that drive decision-making and help Finance and FP&A teams tell the story behind the numbers. You will collaborate across teams, support audits, and contribute to process improvements that enhance reporting quality and efficiency.
Position Responsibilities:
Work closely with the business units to ensure smooth flow in the daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting cycle of the Canada WAM Retail and Retirement team.
Responsible for performing accounting and reporting activities such as preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, bank reconciliation, analyzing financial results, and preparing various reports for both internal / external stakeholders.
Participate actively in process improvement initiatives by understanding and analyzing business needs and to enhance timeliness and quality of reporting.
Support audit requirements and compliance with SOX and global accounting standards.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
3+ years of experience in accounting and reporting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting/reporting systems.
Good understanding of IFRS and regulatory compliance standards.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA or progress toward certification is a plus.
Experience in shared services or multinational organizations.
Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Apps, Power Automate at least beginner level. Alteryx is a plus.
Familiarity with audit processes and external auditor coordination.
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.
Company Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Work Shift: Mid Shift (3pm-12am) every Monday and Month ends; Day Shift every Tuesday to Friday, except Month ends
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.
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Working Arrangement
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in accounting and reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Excel
- Familiarity with accounting and reporting systems
- Good understanding of IFRS and regulatory compliance standards
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- CPA or progress toward certification
- Experience in shared services or multinational organizations
- Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Apps, Power Automate (beginner level); Alteryx a plus
- Familiarity with audit processes and external auditor coordination
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