Derivatives Accounting & Financial Close Specialist

Manulife; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a qualified professional to ensure accuracy and integrity of derivatives and financial reporting through reconciliations, adjustments, and analysis. The role supports the quarterly close, audits, and continuous improvement within a hybrid work setup with onsite days in Quezon City.

The candidate will leverage IFS Applications (Lawson, Essbase, DART) and advanced Excel/Power BI to deliver timely financial reporting and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Exposure to derivative products is a plus.
• Understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of IFS Applications (Lawson, Essbase, DART).
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power BI.
• Willingness to work a mid-shift schedule in a hybrid setup (3x onsite in Quezon City).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily reconciliation, investigation and clearing of OTC, swaps and derivative suspense accounts.
• Prepare quarterly suspense reconciliations with comments for SOX.
• Reconcile cash collateral and initial margin for derivatives.
• Perform derivative account reconciliations.
• Prepare and post complex adjustments to the General Ledger.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Support quarterly close processes.
• Assist audits and respond to information requests.
• Document processes and maintain records.

Skills

Derivatives accounting

SOX/controls understanding

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

IFS Applications (Lawson)

Essbase

DART

Job description

Manulife is seeking a qualified professional to ensure accuracy and integrity of derivatives and financial reporting through reconciliations, adjustments, and analysis. The role supports the quarterly close, audits, and continuous improvement within a hybrid work setup with onsite days in Quezon City.

The candidate will leverage IFS Applications (Lawson, Essbase, DART) and advanced Excel/Power BI to deliver timely financial reporting and documentation.