Senior Financial Analyst, External Reporting

Company 58 - Manulife Bank of Canada; Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to report to the Director of External Reporting. The role involves preparing financial statements, participating in project groups, and creating financial reporting deliverables for senior management. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and knowledge of IFRS. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and competitive salary ranging from $71,925 to $119,875 CAD.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Generous paid time off program

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills including project accountability.
• Completed an accounting designation, or working towards one.
• University degree in business, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting.
• Ability to research and interpret accounting pronouncements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships.
• Ability to handle multiple, complex tasks concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the annual financial statements.
• Review new accounting pronouncements and draft policy memos.
• Participate in project working groups for policy assessment.
• Prepare regulatory and external disclosures.
• Prepare quarterly financial reporting deliverables.
• Develop dashboards for project monitoring.
• Assist in developing financial presentations for senior management.
• Research financial reporting issues and participate in special projects.

Skills

Project management skills

Accounting designation (completed or in progress)

IFRS accounting knowledge

Research and interpret accounting pronouncements

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills for relationship building

Ability to manage complex tasks

Proficient with MS Office

Education

University degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Access

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Director, External Reporting, the Senior Financial Analyst will provide support to the Manager, External Reporting in the preparation of Manulife Bank of Canada and Manulife Trust Company financial statements, including notes and regulatory disclosures as it pertains to the Bank. In addition, this person will prepare key strategic presentations for Senior Management, develop reports to meet ongoing needs of the Bank, review accounting pronouncements and perform an impact assessment for Manulife Bank and Manulife Trust. This position offers an opportunity to develop well-rounded financial and banking industry knowledge.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the annual financial statements for Manulife Bank of Canada and Manulife Trust Company, which includes developing the financial statements shell, completing IFRS checklists, and preparing year-end working papers, such as lead sheets and analysis, to support external audit requirements
• Review new accounting pronouncements, draft accounting policy memos and complete an impact assessment for Manulife Bank and Manulife Trust
• Participation in project working groups, i.e. review accounting policy impact for Manulife Bank and Manulife Trust
• Preparation of regulatory and external disclosures as assigned
• Preparation of quarterly financial reporting deliverables
• Preparation and development of dashboards or monthly monitoring for project working groups
• Assist in the development of presentations and financial information required by rating agencies
• Assist in the preparation of financial results and other strategic presentations to senior management, as required
• Research and resolve financial reporting issues and participate in special projects

Required Qualifications

• Strong project management skills including project accountability
• Completed an accounting designation, or working towards one
• University degree in business, or related experience
• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting
• Ability to research and interpret accounting pronouncements
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships both among internal and industry peers to keep abreast of current issues within the industry
• Ability to handle multiple, complex tasks concurrently
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

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

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 .

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 .

Location and Compensation

Referenced Salary Location: Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between 71,925.00 CAD - $119,875.00 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.

Benefits

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.