Summer Intern 2027 - Accounting

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

Benefits offered by this job

GRO early talent program

Hybrid work arrangement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock offers an Accounting Summer Internship at its Toronto office, designed to launch your career in accounting and finance. The program supports CPA development and provides hands-on experience with reporting, analytics, and month-end processes.

As part of the GRO early talent program, interns gain exposure to leadership and practical accounting tasks while collaborating with专业 accountants in a supportive, inclusive environment. Hybrid work arrangement in Canada is offered.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business or Accounting with interest in Finance/Economics.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Power BI; analytical and math skills.
• Flexible, adaptable; able to work independently and in a team.
• Meticulous attention to detail; able to prioritize in deadline-driven environments.
• Identifies improvements to streamline processes; supports new implementations.
• Knowledge of Access and Visual Basic is required for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for reporting and understand monthly/quarterly deliverables.
• Prepare monthly reports with analysis related to job functions.
• Meet with leaders to review submissions and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Support month-end production and reporting, including journal entries and budgets.
• Investigate financial ledgers, statements and journals using software tools and Excel.
• Gain expertise in accounting practices, including reconciliations and balance sheet analyses.
• Lead continuous improvements of existing reporting processes.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

Access

Visual Basic

Job description

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future - starting with you. Our Accounting Summer Internship is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark.

Are you on the path to earning your CPA designation? Our Accounting Internship Program, available at our Toronto office, provides invaluable hands‑on experience and serves as a direct pathway to our CPA Development Program. You'll gain technical expertise, business insight, and leadership skills while collaborating with dedicated accounting professionals in a supportive and nurturing environment. This opportunity is ideal for undergraduate students eager to acquire real‑world experience in accounting and finance.

Please note that your application will be considered for multiple positions within this job posting.

Position 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.

Required 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.

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.


• As part of our co‑op program, you will gain early access to Manulife John Hancock's premier early talent program, GRO, tailored to graduating students! This program is designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive.

Salary range is expected to be between

$40,950.00 CAD - $56,550.00 CAD

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. The annual salary will be pro‑rated based on the length of the work‑term.

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 [e-mail].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid