Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

at  Manulife

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 Analys t 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.

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.

• 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