Winter Co-op 2027 – Accounting Analyst

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

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock offers an Accounting Analyst Internship designed for motivated undergraduates seeking real-world experience in accounting and finance. You will work with Accounting and Capital Advisory professionals, contributing to analyses and supporting controls documentation across multiple regions.

The program emphasizes learning, collaboration, and professional growth, with a hybrid work arrangement and access to Manulife’s GRO early talent initiative to launch your career.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA designation in progress.
• Working knowledge of IFRS.
• Some knowledge of US GAAP is preferable.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables, and complex formulas.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of accounting treatments for various alternative long duration assets.
• Assist in ad-hoc projects and implementation of new accounting standards.
• Assist in researching and providing transaction-based advisory support from a regulatory capital perspective.
• Prepare formal memos and documentation on accounting and capital treatments.
• Support documentation for controls testing.
• Collaborate with finance teams, legal, policy, and investment teams across regions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot tables

Complex formulas

Job description

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Accounting Analyst Internship is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark. This opportunity is ideal for motivated undergraduate students seeking real-world experience in accounting and finance. As a co‑op, you'll support and collaborate with Accounting and Capital Advisory professionals to prepare analyses on various accounting and capital transactions. This nurturing environment will help you develop essential skills for a successful accounting and finance career. The student will be reporting to the Director, Global Investment Accounting & Capital Advisory.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the appropriate and practical accounting treatments for various alternative long duration assets
• Assist in ad‑hoc projects and implementation of new accounting standards and other projects in the accounting advisory area, including the impact analysis of such developments to the organization
• Assist in researching and providing transaction based advisory support from a regulatory capital perspective
• Prepare formal memos and other documentation on accounting and capital treatments
• Support the preparation and compilation of documentation for controls testing
• Work with various partners, including, other finance teams, legal, corporate policy, capital management, and investment teams across our US, Canada, and Asia Segments

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related fields; actively pursuing CPA designation.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, including IFRS.
• Some knowledge of US GAAP is preferable.
• 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.

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: $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. #LI-Hybrid

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

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.

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 Narrative

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.

We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognition.

Recent awards include:

• 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