Winter Co-op 2027 - Accounting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock is seeking an Accounting Winter Co-op to launch your career in accounting and finance. Based in Toronto, you will gain hands-on experience and participate in the CPA Development Program, working with dedicated professionals in a supportive environment.

This internship is designed for undergraduates eager to apply technical skills, gain business insight, and develop leadership capabilities while contributing to real-world reporting and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business or Accounting with a focus on Finance and Economics.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team with sound judgment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and deadline-driven prioritization.
• Identify and recommend improvements to streamline processes.
• Support development and implementation of new processes.

Responsibilities

• Support reporting and understand monthly and quarterly deliverables.
• Prepare monthly reports and related analyses.
• Review submissions with leaders and escalate issues impacting reporting.
• Assist month-end production, journal entries, budgets, and Actuals to Budget analysis.
• Investigate ledgers, statements, and journals using various tools and Excel.
• Aim to improve existing reporting processes and drive efficiencies.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business or Accounting (in progress)

Tools

Access

Visual Basic

Job description

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Accounting Winter Co-op 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 escalation 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.

This posting supports an ongoing hiring initiative for existing and/or future vacancies.

We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.

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