Winter Co-op 2027 – Accounting Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

GRO early talent program

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock offers an Accounting Analyst Internship for motivated undergraduates seeking real-world experience in accounting and finance. As a co-op, you will support Accounting and Capital Advisory professionals to prepare analyses on various accounting and capital transactions, developing essential skills for a career in accounting and finance.

The role reports to the Director, Global Investment Accounting & Capital Advisory.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA designation in progress.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS; some US GAAP knowledge is preferable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills 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 and ability to collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA designation (in progress)

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. The ideal candidate will be an organized self-starter, communicative and curious.

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.

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