Financial Reporting Specialist

Role Responsibilities:

• Prepare, validate, and disseminate Sales & AUM reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Review and process diligently Funds’ invoices payment following GWAM guidelines and leading practices
• Prepare and send expense related accounting entries to NAV agents for posting
• Support the Fund Governance team manager in monitoring the expense accrual and recommend if any changes are required
• Participate in the production and review of the annual and interim MRFPs
• Calculate and monitor Management Expense Ratio (MER) on a monthly basis
• Calculate and reconcile HST Blended rates
• Develop, document, and review internal control policies and procedures
• Continue to develop knowledge of control frameworks, risk management practices and regulatory requirements
• Participate in team projects and committees, as assigned
• Adhere to Manulife values including, “Obsess about customers,” “Get it done together,” “Own it,” “Share your humanity,” “Do the right thing,” and “Think big”

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in accounting
• CPA accounting designation is a plus
• Knowledgeable of the Investment industry and financial products
• Knowledge and understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) considered an asset
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel
• Experience with fund accounting and reporting systems, a plus (e.g., Fund Suite ARC, MPower)

Personal characteristics:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to effectively communicate findings and discrepancies
• Strong analytical and inquiry skills to understand finance and operational processes and controls
• Participate fully as a member of the team, promote team effectiveness, and contribute to a positive work environment
• Facility to work independently or in a team and support colleagues
• At ease in coordinating with teams in Toronto, Waterloo, Montreal, and Manila locations
• Work in an efficient manner and respect timelines

Working Arrangement:

• Hybrid
• Midshift (3PM-12AM PHT)

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].

Hybrid