The Barbados Operation of Manulife, a publicly traded company incorporated in Canada is inviting applications from highly motivated and suitably qualified persons for the position of Accounting Senior Analyst in our organization. The successful candidate will be part of a small team responsible for the reporting and analysis of the financial results of Manufacturers Life Reinsurance Limited a large life reinsurance company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly wire transfers for overseas payments

• Prepare monthly expense variance analysis and investigate material variances and trends.
• Prepare quarterly investment reports of the assets under management
• Prepare quarterly Income Statements and Balance Sheets by Segment
• Prepare quarterly reconciliations of general ledger accounts
• Prepare quarterly corporation tax schedules
• Prepare quarterly returns due to local regulator
• Prepare annual budget for general expenses
• Prepare trial balance and any additional working papers for the annual audit
• Assist in the clarification of queries from Head Office regarding account balances
• Assist on special projects and adhoc queries

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

• University degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum 3-5 years of working experience in the financial industry
• Enrolled in an accounting designation program at final level
• Understanding of reinsurance principles and practices would be an asset
• Well-developed planning, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize work effectively and efficiently in order to meet tight deadlines
• Advanced PC skills, especially in Excel, experience in working with complex spreadsheets
• Acumen for accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated and comfortable with working independently, work well under pressure
• Relationship skills to support working effectively and collaboratively across multiple levels and organizations

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture
  We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunity
  We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Continuous innovation
  We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that benefits all partners and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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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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