Accounting Intern - Hybrid Path to CPA & GRO

Manulife; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock is offering an Accounting Summer Internship at our Toronto office. This program provides hands-on experience in reporting, journal entries, budgets, and analysis, with exposure to monthly/quarterly deliverables and opportunities to engage with accounting professionals in a supportive environment.

Undergraduates pursuing Business or Accounting, with strong Excel and Power BI skills, can develop technical and leadership capabilities while contributing to real-world financial

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business or Accounting, with a strong interest in Finance and Economics and a solid foundation in general Business principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI, along with exceptional mathematical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Flexible and adaptable, capable of working both independently and as part of a team while exercising sound judgment.
• Exhibits meticulous attention to detail, effectively prioritizing tasks in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Ability to identify and recommend improvements to streamline existing processes.
• Supports the development and implementation of new processes.
• Responds to challenges and opportunities with a positive and productive attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Access and Visual Basic is required for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and handle aspects of reporting while understanding monthly and quarterly deliverables.
• Prepare monthly reports including analysis related to job functions.
• Meet with leaders to review submissions and highlight possible risks and opportunities while taking initiative to elevate issues impacting reporting functions.
• Support Month‑end production and reporting work, including journal entries, budgets, adjustments, Actuals to Budget analysis, consolidating Reporting packages.
• Gain proficiency in investigating financial ledgers, statements, and journals using various software tools and Excel.
• Acquire expertise in accounting practices, including reconciling, and analyzing balance sheet and income statement accounts, all while adhering to corporate standards.
• Lead the continuous improvements of existing reporting processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Access

Visual Basic

Job description

Manulife John Hancock is offering an Accounting Summer Internship at our Toronto office. This program provides hands-on experience in reporting, journal entries, budgets, and analysis, with exposure to monthly/quarterly deliverables and opportunities to engage with accounting professionals in a supportive environment.

Undergraduates pursuing Business or Accounting, with strong Excel and Power BI skills, can develop technical and leadership capabilities while contributing to real-world financial