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Manulife Senior Financial Analyst – Accounting & Reporting (GWAM & GA Finance) in Quezon City, Philippines
We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today.
Working Arrangement
Hybrid
Job Description
The opportunity
Serve as the go-to person of the specific location in terms of the knowledge of the in-scope Accounting & Reporting processes (journal entries preparation, reconciliation, reporting and analysis).
Prepare and complete monthly/quarterly reporting to groups throughout MIM and Manulife with little to no supervision. Process include but not limited to preparation of journal entries, financial statements, regulatory and management reports.
Ensure that all processes/deliverables for the day have undergone internal first level review process prior to submission.
Perform controls and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Provide support for audit requirements
Create training plan for new joiners.
Assist the leader in task allocation and ensuring that all members are well trained and efficient enough to handle live production.
Collaborate with other team members and business partners on special projects, as required.
Initiates opportunities for process improvements and implement improved controls.
Trains new resources within the team and guides junior team members in asking right questions and provides suggested answers/ solutions.
Works closely with the business unit and teammates to ensure a smooth reporting process, assisting in ad hoc requests as needed.
How will you create impact?
The Global Wealth and Asset Management and General Accounts (GWAM & GA) Finance Accounting and Reporting team in MBPS is responsible in providing accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, regulatory and management reports and ensures appropriate controls are in place.
The team is responsible in preparing, reviewing, and uploading of Journal Entries and the preparation of financial schedules to facilitate month-end closing activities, reconciliation of accounts and balance sheet items for regulatory requirements, bank reconciliations, and preparation of accounting schedules to monitor the ledger movement of the business / entities supported.
The team also supports the analysis and preparation of commentaries for various financial reporting requirements of all internal or external stakeholders such as actuarial, tax, audit, controllers, regional and corporate office and the senior management. This also includes providing support for audit requirements.
The Senior Financial Analyst - Accounting and Reporting will report to the Team Leader - Accounting and Reporting and will be responsible for month-end close work, financial and management reporting as well as in supporting the team in regular and ad hoc initiatives across a variety of internal and external stakeholders globally including process and control improvements.
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 graduate in Accounting/Finance, professional accounting designation (CPA) is an advantage
At least 4 years of relevant experience in accounting, reporting and/or audit. Experience and knowledge on Investment/ Asset Management industry is an advantage
Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Excel (i.e. knowledge and application of excel formulas and pivot tables is required); VBA is a plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to succinctly engage with business partners and team members
Strong technical accounting skills with a solid understanding of the business environment and financial reporting structure to provide value-added analysis
Knowledge of general ledger reporting tools and systems
Strong attention to detail
Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced, high-performing and collaborative team environment while managing multiple, constantly changing priorities and ad-hoc requests under strict timelines
Proactive approach to continuous improvements and a positive “can-do” attitude
Ability to identify and investigate complex issues and recommend actionable solutions
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 cultureWe lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
Boundless opportunityWe create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
Continuous innovationWe invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and InclusionWe foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
Championing Corporate CitizenshipWe build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.
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 .