Reporting to the Director, External Reporting, the incumbent will provide support to the Manager, External Reporting in the preparation of Manulife Bank of Canada and Manulife Trust Company financial statements, including notes and regulatory disclosures as it pertains to the Bank. In addition, the incumbent will prepare key strategic presentations for Senior Management, develop reports to meet ongoing needs of the Bank, review accounting pronouncements and perform an impact assessment for Manulife Bank and Manulife Trust. This position offers an opportunity for the incumbent to develop well-rounded financial and banking industry knowledge.

Position Responsibilities:

• Preparation of the annual financial statements of Manulife Bank of Canada and Manulife Trust Company

  • This will include:

    • Develop financial statements shell and complete IFRS disclosure checklists;

    • Prepare year end working papers including lead sheets and analysis as needed to support external audit requirements. This will require the coordination of information from various internal stakeholders and ensuring that the financial statements are accurately prepared.

• Prepare the quarterly financial performance and regulatory disclosures report for Manulife Bank (i.e. Pillar 3 disclosures);

• Participation in, and preparation of materials for the Bank’s quarterly IFRS 9 Governance reporting;

• Review new accounting pronouncements, draft accounting policy memos and complete an impact assessment for Manulife Bank and Manulife Trust;

• Participation in project working groups, i.e. review accounting policy impact for Manulife Bank and Manulife Trust Company;

• Preparation and development of dashboards or monthly monitoring for project working groups;

• Assist in the development of presentations and financial information required by rating agencies;

• Assist in the preparation of financial results and other strategic presentations to senior management and external auditors, as required;

• Participate in monthly/quarterly Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) committee meetings, including the Accounting Policy Specialists Group.

• Research and resolve financial reporting issues; and

• Special projects, as required

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree (business, economics or finance preferred)

• 3-5 years of experience within a Financial Services organization

• Working towards the completion or has completed an Accounting designation

• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting

• Ability to research and interpret accounting pronouncements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships both among internal and industry peers to keep abreast of current issues within the industry

• Strong teamworking and collaboration skills

• Ability to handle multiple, complex tasks concurrently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Accounting designation (CPA)

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.

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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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Salary range is expected to be between

$70,350.00 CAD - $117,250.00 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.