Winter Co-op 2027 - Accounting Analyst

Manulife/John Hancock; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GRO early talent program

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock in Montreal offers an Accounting Analyst Co-op focused on hands‑on accounting and finance experience. The role supports daily operations, internal reporting, and process automation, with exposure to Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate. Candidates should be pursuing CPA and be fluent in English and French.

Ideal for motivated undergraduates seeking real‑world experience and a direct pathway to CPA Stage Experience Program within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related fields; actively pursuing CPA designation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power Platform tools—PowerApps, Power BI and Power Automate.
• Advanced Excel skills including data analysis, pivot tables and complex formulas.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Fully bilingual in French and English to support clients from multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of back‑office operations and execute daily controls.
• Support daily production activities within operations and assist the team.
• Collaborate with technical experts to design and improve automation processes for efficiency.
• Assist in preparing and compiling management reporting decks.
• Analyze and address complex operational challenges.
• Gain hands‑on experience with ABOR platforms, including Power Apps and related tools.

Skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance (in progress)

CPA designation in progress

Tools

PowerApps

Power BI

Power Automate

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Please note that this opportunity is based in our Montreal office. Bilingual proficiency in both English and French is required for consideration.

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Accounting Analyst 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 Analyst Co‑op at our Montreal office offers hands‑on experience and a direct pathway to the CPA Stage Experience Program. This opportunity is ideal for motivated undergraduate students seeking real‑world experience in accounting and finance.

As an intern/co‑op you’ll support daily operations, collaborate with professionals to improve automation processes, and assist in preparing management reporting decks. This nurturing environment will help you develop essential skills for a successful accounting and finance career.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of back‑office operations and effectively execute daily controls.
• Support daily production activities within operations, providing critical assistance to the team.
• Collaborate with technical experts to design and improve automation processes for greater efficiency.
• Assist in the preparation and compilation of management reporting decks.
• Analyze and address complex operational challenges.
• Gain hands‑on experience with Power Apps and other major ABOR platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related fields; actively pursuing CPA designation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform tools, including PowerApps, Power BI, and Power Automate.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables, and complex formulas.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Fully bilingual (French/English): The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French in order to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.

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 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: $48,800.00 CAD - $60,500.00 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.

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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. We're Manulife. And we're on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better. Better is what drives us. It's what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It's the reason we're dedicated to investing in digital innovation and industry-leading AI, and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. Joining us means you'll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you'll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go.

Recent Awards

• 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner
• Manulife Named one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025
• Financial Times World’s Best Employers Asia-Pacific 2026
• We've been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2026
• #1 Life Insurer for AI Maturity by Evident 2026