The opportunity

The Finance Officer will be mainly responsible for accounting and management, tax and audit reporting. He/she is responsible for ensuring that all financial records are maintained according to prescribed company policies and procedures and in conformity with regulatory requirements and accounting standards and internal controls of the Company.

Responsibilities

Cash Management: Monitor cash balances across various bank accounts and ensure the timely processing of bank fund transfers and payment instructions.Treasury Operations: Manage treasury documentation requirements, coordinate bank arrangements, and oversee online banking enrollments.Tax Compliance: Handle local BIR tax obligations, including tax computations, documentation, and filings.Financial Reporting: Prepare management, tax, and audit reports as required.Financial Analysis and Accounting Processes: Assist in variance analysis and respond to management inquiries related to accounting information.  Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting schedules, supporting both the month-end and quarter-end close processes.Outsourced Functions Oversight: Supervise functions outsourced to teams supporting the finance function. Coordinate with various accounting and other teams across Manulife in the country and region to foster collaboration and ensure seamless financial operations.Regulatory and Policy Compliance: Ensure all financial records are maintained according to company policies, regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and internal controls.Support to Head of Finance: Assist the Head of Finance in ensuring all tasks related to MIMPH Finance are completed according to standards, with proper internal controls, and that all relevant policies and procedures are documented and followed.Additional Duties: Perform other duties and work assignments, ensuring timely completion as per assigned deadlines.

How will you create impact?

The role reports directly to the Head of Finance, MIMPH.

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

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy; CPA certification is required.Preferably with exposure to tax compliance, documentation, and filings.Over 4 years of experience in finance or audit, demonstrating a solid track record in these areas.Proficient in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Macros and Python is an advantage.Highly analytical with strong problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail.Able to encourage and drive change within a highly dynamic and fluid environment. Comfortable challenging traditional processes to identify and implement efficiencies.Capable of cross-leveraging skills among team members to collectively achieve the best outcomes. A good team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build relationships across multiple levels of the organization.

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 stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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 recruitment@manulife.com.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid