Derivatives Accounting Analyst

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
• Performance Bonus
• Global network of industry experts
• Extensive training resources

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs daily reconciliation, investigation and clearing of over the counter (OTC) and exchange-traded derivatives suspense accounts.
•  Prepares quarterly summary suspense reconciliation with commentaries as part of the SOX requirement.
• Reconciles cash collateral account for OTC and initial margin requirement account for exchange-traded derivatives.
• Performs derivative accounts reconciliations.
• Prepares and posts daily, monthly and quarterly adjustments to the General Ledger.
• Supports the business unit in the completion of the quarterly financial close process.
• Assists the business unit in providing information for internal and external audits.
• Provides accurate and timely responses for all requests of information from different business units.
• Contributes in the documentation of all the processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other Finance related course
•  At least one to two years of relevant experience Preferably with exposure to different derivative products
• Hybrid Work Arrangement: Amenability and readiness to work onsite and from home anytime (dependent on business need AND/OR current external environment/situation) and must be willing to work on day/mid-shift schedule.

Minimum Skills to Hire/Must Haves:

• Understanding of accounting principles and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of IFS Applications (Lawson, Essbase, DART)
• Intermediate to advance skills in Microsoft office
• Good problem solving/analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle numerous tasks and learn complex concepts quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to work to deadlines with minimal supervision
• Solid organizational skills and a high degree of professionalism combined with the ability to readily adapt to rapidly changing environments and deal with competing priorities. 
• Team player with demonstrated experience building and maintaining good working relationships both internally and externally.

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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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