Financial Analyst, US Legal Entity Reporting

Manulife/John Hancock; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock in the Philippines seeks an experienced financial reporting professional to prepare statutory and regulatory deliverables for life and non-life entities. You will drive close coordination with business units, perform reconciliations, support audits, and develop board-level analyses and commentary on financial results.

Join a hybrid work environment that emphasizes automation, documentation, and continuous process improvement while collaborating with global teams and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting, financial reporting, or regulatory reporting experience.
• Experience with accounting and reporting systems and tools such as Essbase, SmartView, general ledger platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage statutory and regulatory financial reporting deliverables for life and non-life insurance entities, including filings and financial statements.
• Coordinate with business unit stakeholders to support financial close activities, related‑party reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Perform account reconciliations, investigate variances, monitor ledger activity, and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Develop board reporting materials and analyses, including commentary on key financial results, trends, and variances.
• Drive process improvements, maintain documentation, support audits, and identify automation opportunities.

Skills

Essbase

SmartView

General Ledger

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation or equivalent

Job description

Position Responsibilities

Prepare and manage statutory and regulatory financial reporting deliverables for life and non-life insurance entities, including quarterly and annual filings, exhibits, schedules, and financial statements. Coordinate with business unit stakeholders to support financial close activities, related‑party reporting, annual certifications, and regulatory compliance requirements. Perform account reconciliations, investigate variances, monitor ledger activity, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records. Develop board reporting materials and financial analyses, including commentary on key financial results, trends, and unusual variances. Drive process improvements, maintain strong documentation, support audits and special projects, and identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

4+ years of accounting, financial reporting, or regulatory reporting experience, preferably within the insurance industry. Experience using accounting and reporting systems and financial reporting tools such as Essbase, SmartView, general ledger platforms, or similar applications. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting certification. Experience with statutory reporting and regulatory filings for life and/or non-life insurance companies. Knowledge of related‑party accounting, annual financial statement preparation, and insurance regulatory requirements. Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies. Experience collaborating with international stakeholders and working effectively within global teams.

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.

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. 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 Top100 Employers 2026. #1 Life Insurer for AI Maturity by Evident 2026.

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].

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