Senior Financial Reporting Analyst in Toronto, Ontario

We’re looking for a bilingual, highly motivated and experienced professional accountant to join the Mutual Fund Reporting team within Manulife’s Global Wealth and Asset Management. The team is responsible for preparing annual audited and interim financial statements for Manulife’s Mutual Trust Funds. Additional key services provided by the team include maintenance of accounting models/ policy, support the annual audit process, system enhancements and user acceptance testing.

Reporting to the Director of financial reporting, the Senior Financial Reporting Analys t will join a nimble team of dedicated and engaged finance professionals focused on working together, challenging the status quo and owning our future.

The position is well suited for someone who enjoys change, adapts quickly and can navigate independently through complex processes.

Candidates can be located in either Montreal or Toronto.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review annual and interim financial statements for investment funds, including supporting documents within the tight deadlines

• Prepare other monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders

• Prepare journal entries including qualitative and quantitative backup

• Critically assess processes, detecting errors, omissions and inconsistencies and providing recommendations on improvements/efficiencies to process and/or systems

• Remain current on IFRS, NI 81-106, CLHIA, and IFIC, specifically as it relates to investment funds

• Act and speak as a subject matter expert on assigned tasks and readily explain key controls

• Participate in projects as a subject matter expert on financial reporting

• Work directly with external auditors on assigned tasks for audited financial statements

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience preparing audited financial statements or investment fund operations

• CPA accounting designation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with fund accounting systems will be an asset (e.g. Fund Suite ARC, MPower)

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel(Power Query)

• Knowledge of the Financial Investment Industry

• Writing reports on technical issues and presenting to management

• Strong performer with track record of implementing controls and efficiencies

• Audit experience will be an asset

• Knowledge of French will be an asset

• Participate fully as a member of the team, promote team effectiveness and contribute to a positive work environment

Bilingual (French & English) is required – The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.

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] .

Primary Location

Montreal, Quebec

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$68,250.00 CAD – $113,750.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.