The Financial Analyst is an individual contributor primarily responsible in providing support for the accurate and timely accounting and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. The role involves analysis and interpretation of accounting data, accounting and reporting rules; impacts to the general ledger and assisting in the development of lean process and procedures.  In addition to balance sheet reconciliations this role has a unique opportunity to partner with our Operational area to understand business procedures and influence change to reduce impacts and risks to Manulife and our customers.

In addition, this role will support the FIC project lead in a variety of roles, account managers, subject matter expert, tester, and support.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepares and completes daily, weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, quarterly critical tasks that impacts several balance sheet accounts and Income Statement
• This role is responsible for the timely and accurate reporting/communicating of risks to management, clearing expectations and process changes are appropriately provided to the impacted areas frequently
• Accounting/Process Model is documented and captures the essence of the business and accounting flow to align with the general ledger and accounting practices.
• Identify system issues and engage the appropriate parties to resolve issue timely and accurately.
• Identify Risk to impacted areas and reporting issues to the management to rectify/mitigate risk
• Ensure monitoring tasks report completion and proper controls are set and being followed
• Meet all set timelines for each tasks being assigned
• Documentation of rare cases encounter
• Support projects as required as a subject matter expert, tester, or additional support at the discretion of the project lead, account managers, and FIC leaders
• Collaboratively engage with other team members for a project or process improvements with huge scale benefits

Required Qualifications:

• University Business Degree
• Intermediate to Advanced MS Office (e.g. Excel) proficiency
• Familiar with IFS applications
• Willing to work on night shift schedule (8PM-5AM PHT / 8AM-5PM EST)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong oral/written communication skills required to interact with a variety of audiences from peers to senior management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to be flexible to changing environments
• Ability to work independently and to willing to collaborate with other teams for a project with huge scale benefits.
• Strong adaptably skills in the agile way of working, thinking differently, applying lean methodology while maintaining the highest level of quality.

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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