Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting & Control

The role of the Finance function is to support Manulife Bank in all financial aspects. The Finance area is responsible for financial reporting, capital management, planning & expense budgeting, benchmarking, cost analysis, accounting policy and internal controls.

Reporting to the Director, External Reporting & Capital Management, the Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for the coordination of internal controls within Bank Finance, coordination of the annual audit engagement, committee representative for Bank Finance (records retention, etc.), and quarterly reporting to Group Finance. Additionally, the incumbent will provide support for the Bank’s quarterly and annual external reporting requirements and ad hoc financial projects, including the preparation of Manulife Bank of Canada and Manulife Trust Company financial statements, notes and regulatory disclosures, capital reporting, and ad hoc projects and tasks as required. In addition, the incumbent will review accounting pronouncements and perform an impact assessment for Manulife Bank and Manulife Trust. This position offers an opportunity for the incumbent to work with individuals across the Bank, develop well-rounded banking knowledge, and financial knowledge through the preparation of financial reporting and internal control processes.

Position Responsibilities

Financial Controls

• Coordinate internal controls for Bank Finance by assessing control gaps, developing processes, and documenting procedures.
• Develop and coordinate SOX significant processes for the Bank, liaise with internal and external auditors for both the Bank and Manulife Trust Company, and manage annual external audit engagement.

Financial & Capital Reporting

• Provide support for preparation of the Bank’s quarterly Board meeting materials, annual financial statements, and regulatory disclosures including Pillar 3 report, monthly/quarterly capital calculations and regulatory submissions.
• Provide support in reviewing new accounting pronouncements, drafting accounting policy memos, and conducting impact assessments for Manulife Bank and Trust, in collaboration with the Director and Manager of External Reporting.
• Participate in financial and capital reporting project working groups, prepare dashboards for monitoring, assist in strategic presentations for senior management and external auditors, and handle special projects as required.
• Attend monthly/quarterly Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) committee meetings, including the Accounting Policy Specialists Group, and research and resolve financial reporting issues as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree (business, economics or finance preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience within a finance organization
• Accounting Designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships both among internal and industry peers to keep abreast of current issues within the industry
• Strong teamworking and collaboration skills
• Ability to handle multiple, complex tasks concurrently
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrates emerging ability to draft managerial reporting narratives.

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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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.

Salary range is expected to be between

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.