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.
Position Responsibilities:
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
Required 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)
Preferred Qualifications:
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
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].
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Manulife is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We have more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents serving ~34 million customers worldwide, and over $1.3 trillion in assets under management and administration.
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