Senior Specialist, Portfolio Accounting

Mainly responsible in analyzing accounting data to ensure accurate investment portfolio accounting in the Accounting Book of Record (Simcorp Dimension)

Position Responsibilities:

• Analyze accounting data to ensure accurate accounting records through data quality exceptions review.
• Investigate anomalies within Simcorp Dimension and recommend resolution or escalation to appropriate party;
• Prepare, verify and organize the information required for the preparation of monthly client reports, management reports and other financial reports;
• Analyzes financial information to ensure adherence to standards which may include any or all of the following: ledgers and preparation of journal entries, investment and derivatives accounting, preparation of trial balances or financial statements, account reconciliation or net asset value validation, etc;
• Support colleagues in their tasks or with any other issues that could arise;
• Implement and validate changes to accounting procedures and update documentation to ensure operational objectives and standards are met;
• Use appropriate judgment in dealing with unexpected issues and requests, demonstrating an ability to prioritize work;
• Participates actively in the realization of the team/department objectives;
• Lead/participate in projects as assigned to develop and implement new systems, controls and products.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with a minimum of five (5) years of experience;
• Professional Accounting designation preferred;
• Strong knowledge of information systems and Microsoft Office suite;
• Experience with Power BI, Power Apps, Automation tools (VBA., Robotics) or machine learning is an advantage
• Proficient English, written and spoken; knowledge in French is an asset
• Must be willing to work in Quezon City on a hybrid work set up (3x work onsite) and mid shift work schedule (3pm to 12mid night)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and individually;
• Demonstrate initiative and take responsibility;
• Detailed oriented with a high level of accuracy;
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills;
• Ability to react quickly, adapt to changes and meet tight deadlines;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Experience in fund accounting or investment administration, an asset;
• Knowledge of and experience with securities instruments/settlement, foreign exchange, reconciliation, investment accounting and Fund reporting, an asset.

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

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