GWAM Operations Overview:

Manulife's GWAM Operations manages the Company’s General Account on-balance sheet assets and assets for institutional clients and investment funds in key markets around the world.  It provides investment management services to affiliates’ retail clients through product offerings of Manulife and John Hancock.  It manages a broad range of investments including public and private bonds, public and private equities, mortgages, real estate, oil and gas, infrastructure, timberland, farmland and asset allocation strategies.  It has a physical presence in key international financial centers, including Canada, the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia and South East Asia. 

Role Overview:

The Securities and Mortgage Accounting team plays a key role in ensuring accurate, consistent and timely accounting for securities within the General Account, under multiple accounting bases.

Reporting to the Director, Securities and Mortgage Accounting, the Senior Financial Analyst is a key member of the Securities and Mortgage Accounting team. This position is responsible for the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of accounting transactions in the AABOR system (the administration and accounting book of record for securities). The incumbent will assist the Director in providing sound advice to business partners on accounting treatments and procedures in order to maintain the integrity of the AABOR and General Ledger systems.

Position Responsibilities:

Production:

• Ensure accounting treatment for securities is in line with regulatory requirements across multiple accounting bases (e.g., IFRS, USGAAP, Statutory, and Tax).
• Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of accounting results for the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Responsible for and oversight of key reconciliations between SCD and INFOR, Enterprise and INFOR, and analytics.
• Assist with day-to-day operational functions related to cash/suspense, securities transfers, corporate actions, impairments, CTA process, and other general inquiries.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with various business partners such as Trade Operations, Cash Management and Custody Services, Investment Accounting and Reporting, Asset Liability Management, Investment Systems, and Corporate Controllers for day-to-day activities as well as special transactions/projects.

Service Quality and Risk Management:

• Work with Controls Center of Excellence (COE) and Internal and External Auditors for SOX walkthroughs, detailed testing, and annual audits. Ensure requests are addressed in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate controls and maintain properly documented policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• University degree required in business, accounting, or finance.
• Attained or actively pursuing a professional accounting designation (CPA/CA/CMA/CGA).
• 3–5 years of experience in the investment/insurance industry, preferably within a securities accounting area.
• Attention to detail. Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Solid organizational skills, including the ability to effectively plan, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable with challenging the status quo. Flexible and change-oriented attitude that embraces new ideas and ways of working.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of IFRS/USGAAP/NAIC in relation to investment accounting and reporting would be ideal.
• Expert user of Microsoft Access and Excel. Experience with VBA Macros will be an asset.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces 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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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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Base salary range is expected to be between

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual base 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 hr@manulife.com for the salary range for your location.

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