The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial reports for a portfolio of investments. Daily tasks include preparing and reviewing fund administration deliverables, managing NAV, valuation, and transaction processes, and overseeing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting activities. The role involves reconciling discrepancies between internal and external records, creating cash flow projections, and supporting audit processes. Additionally, the analyst identifies opportunities for process improvements, participates in special projects, and collaborates effectively with multiple teams.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review daily, monthly & quarterly Fund Administration deliverables.
• Prepare and aid in review of the NAV, Valuation and TA process (Ownership, Capital Queue, Capital Calls and Distributions).
• Preparation of month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting oversight including financial statements according to
  accounting standards and conducts, comprehensive business focus variance analysis, and commentaries regarding variance
  analysis.
• Responsible for reconciliation and escalation of issues arising between the Administrator and Internal Book of
  Record.
• Create and monitor cash flow projections, prepare cash call and distribution instructions.
• Provide internal & external audit support including gathering and collecting financial related information.
• Assist in the accounting of acquisitions and dispositions and participate in the due diligence, as required.
• Proactively find opportunities for improving quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of team deliveries.
• Actively contribute to improving processes and participate in special projects for the ongoing advancement of best-in-class
  capabilities and service excellence.
• Prepare and review financial accounting working papers to ensure effective accounting including follow-ups and
  resolutions as required for best-in-class service and for both internal and external auditors.
• Ability to work well with multiple teams.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate/Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Partial/Completion of Professional accounting designation (CPA) is a plus.
• 2–3 years of accounting/finance experience (preferably in private equity, funds, or real estate). Private Equity Fund administration experience is a plus.
• Competencies and experience in some of the following: accounting standards, finance, audit, management, and
  design, implementation, and presentation of advanced financial and business focused reporting.
• Excellent communication, including strong written and verbal communication.
• Investran, Workiva, and Yardi experience is an asset.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills; works well under pressure to meet tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands and
  competing priorities; ability to prioritize workload; willingness to learn in a dynamic environment that includes new ideas and
  change.

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.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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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Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location.

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.

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