We’re looking for a bilingual, highly motivated and experienced professional accountant to join the Mutual Fund Reporting team within Manulife’s Global Wealth and Asset Management. The team is responsible for preparing annual audited and interim financial statements for Manulife’s Mutual Trust Funds. Additional key services provided by the team include maintenance of accounting models/ policy, support the annual audit process, system enhancements and user acceptance testing.

Reporting to the Director of financial reporting, the Senior Financial Reporting Analyst will join a nimble team of dedicated and engaged finance professionals focused on working together, challenging the status quo and owning our future.

The position is well suited for someone who enjoys change, adapts quickly and can navigate independently through complex processes.

Candidates can be located in either Montreal or Toronto.

Position Responsibilities:

Prepare and review annual and interim financial statements for investment funds, including supporting documents within the tight deadlines

Prepare other monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders

Prepare journal entries including qualitative and quantitative backup

Critically assess processes, detecting errors, omissions and inconsistencies and providing recommendations on improvements/efficiencies to process and/or systems

Remain current on IFRS, NI 81-106, CLHIA, and IFIC, specifically as it relates to investment funds

Act and speak as a subject matter expert on assigned tasks and readily explain key controls

Participate in projects as a subject matter expert on financial reporting

Work directly with external auditors on assigned tasks for audited financial statements

Required Qualifications:

5+ years experience preparing audited financial statements or investment fund operations

CPA accounting designation

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with fund accounting systems will be an asset (e.g. Fund Suite ARC, MPower)

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel(Power Query)

Knowledge of the Financial Investment Industry

Writing reports on technical issues and presenting to management

Strong performer with track record of implementing controls and efficiencies

Audit experience will be an asset

Knowledge of French will be an asset

Participate fully as a member of the team, promote team effectiveness and contribute to a positive work environment

Bilingual (French & English) is required - The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.

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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If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com 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 recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.