Global Accounting and Reporting, Senior Financial Control Analyst

Manulife; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a Senior Financial Control Analyst in the Philippines to deepen expertise in financial reporting, accounting operations, and analysis. The role involves collaborating with leaders, mentoring juniors, and driving process improvements in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with at least four years of relevant experience, strong accounting knowledge, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, or a related finance function.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and reporting processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review standard and non-standard journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances and trends, and provide meaningful commentary to stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, regulatory filings, footnotes, and other internal and external reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance data management, and increase operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior team members, and share best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As a Senior Financial Control Analyst, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your expertise in financial reporting, accounting operations, and analysis while partnering with leaders across the organization. This role offers exposure to complex accounting activities, process improvement initiatives, and mentorship opportunities, allowing you to grow your career while contributing to our mission of helping customers make decisions easier and lives better.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review standard and non-standard journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances and trends, and provide meaningful commentary to stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, regulatory filings, footnotes, and other internal and external reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance data management, and increase operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, support special projects, mentor junior team members, and share best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, or a related finance function.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and reporting processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience preparing financial statements, regulatory filings, or complex account reconciliations.
• Background in financial services, insurance, or a highly regulated industry.
• Experience driving process improvement or automation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to provide financial insights and reporting commentary to business stakeholders.
• Previous experience mentoring or supporting the development of junior team members.

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.

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