Job Description

We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid



Manulife\'s Investment Division runs the Company\xe2\x80\x99s General Fund on-balance sheets assets (GA) and through Manulife Investment Management, handles assets for clients and investment funds in markets around the world. Manulife Investment management also provides investment management services to affiliates\xe2\x80\x99 retail clients through product offerings of Manulife and John Hancock. The division 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. The division has physical presence in key international financial centers, including Canada, the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia and throughout South East Asia. The Investment Division is a significant market player.

Reporting to the Director, Investment Funds Reporting, the Manager, Investment Funds Reporting will be responsible for supporting the reporting team in producing quality financial reports for investment fund reporting. The Manager will be responsible for supporting the team through all annual and semi-annual financial documents for all investment mutual funds, as well as the quarterly and monthly reporting. The incumbent will provide support to the Director for: internal and external Investment Fund reporting and all Mutual Fund events. To be successful the Manager must build relationships with all the team members and our partners throughout the global company and have the ability to communicate in a simplified and understandable manner.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the production of annual and semi-annual financial statements for Manulife investment funds prepared under IFRS and NI 81-106. Manage, coordinate and review the production of the financial statement

Provide strong, proactive leadership, mentorship and coaching to a team of financial professionals.

Use appropriate judgment in dealing with issues and requests, demonstrating an ability to effectively prioritize work and determine solutions.

Ensure adequate planning for the successful delivery of quality data and coordinate adjustments as required.

Identify and implement continuous financial improvements in execution to build efficiencies and improve the timeliness of financial reporting and data integrity.

Provide valuable financial analysis. Review results for reasonability and identify root causes and drivers related to accounting treatment.

Takes a leadership role to collaborate with Investment and Finance teams.

Develop standard methodologies in policies, processes, controls and documentation.

Support the annual audit and coordinate with external audit team

Demonstrate advanced knowledge regarding the technical aspects of the work.

Play a key role with project teams to provide input on Investment Fund related issues.

Oversight of compliance to and reporting of SOX, IFRS disclosure, and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications:

University degree in accounting or Finance.

Accounting designation (CMA, CA, CGA, CPA) with 7+ years of relevant experience in progressive accounting roles (investment funds experience a definite asset).

Shown leadership talents in mentoring and motivating staff to achieve objectives and contribute to building team member capabilities by adjusting their leadership style to each individual/situation.

Proficient in Excel, Access and comfortable with reporting software systems

Strong technical understanding of fund management reporting and complexities.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence effectively.

Self-starter with the ability to work independently, particularly in the area of using sound independent judgment, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts and results in a clear, concise, and an easy-to-understand approach (written and verbal).

Results oriented, able to balance expectations, work under tight deadlines and lead opposing priorities.

Demonstrate a dedication towards continuously updating knowledge and skills.

Experience in an audit firm an asset.

What motivates you?

Obsessing about customers, listening, engaging and act for their benefit.

Thinking 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.

Our commitment to you

Values-first culture

We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

Boundless opportunity

We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career!

Continuous innovation

We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

Championing Corporate Citizenship

We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as \xe2\x80\x98MFC\xe2\x80\x99 on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under \xe2\x80\x98945\xe2\x80\x99 in Hong Kong.

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 .

Salary & Benefits

The annual base salary for this role is listed below.

Primary Location Montreal, Quebec

Salary range is expected to be between $79,650.00 CAD - $143,370.00 CAD

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

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