Investment Portfolio Accounting Analyst

Manulife group; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife group in the Philippines is seeking an Investment Portfolio Accounting Specialist to analyze accounting data and ensure accurate recording of investment transactions in the SimCorp Dimension system. The role requires a finance/accounting background, three years of related experience, and a hybrid work setup with three days onsite in Quezon City.

You will prepare monthly client and management reports, support colleagues, and help implement improved procedures while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with a minimum of three (3) years of related experience.
• Amenable to work on a midshift work schedule and hybrid work set up (3x a week onsite in Quezon City).
• Strong knowledge of information systems and Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Power BI, PowerApps, automation tools(VBA robotics) or machine learning is an advantage.
• Proficient English, written and spoken.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and individually.
• Demonstrate initiative and take responsibility.
• Detailed oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to react quickly, adapt to changes and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in fund accounting or investment administration, an asset.
• Knowledge of and experience with securities instruments/settlement, foreign exchange, reconciliation, investment accounting and Fund reporting, an asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze accounting data to ensure accurate accounting records;
• Investigate anomalies within Simcorp Dimension and recommend resolution or escalation to appropriate party;
• Prepare, verify and organize the information required for the preparation of monthly client reports, management reports and other financial reports;
• Analyzes financial information to ensure adherence to standards which may include any or all of the following: ledgers and preparation of journal entries, investment and derivatives accounting, preparation of trial balances or financial statements, account reconciliation or net asset value validation, etc;
• Support colleagues in their tasks or with any other issues that could arise;
• Implement and validate changes to accounting procedures and update documentation to ensure operational objectives and standards are met;
• Use appropriate judgment in dealing with unexpected issues and requests, demonstrating an ability to prioritize work;
• Participates actively in the realization of the team/department objectives;
• Participate in projects as assigned to develop and implement new systems, controls and products.

Skills

Information systems

Microsoft Office

PowerApps

Automation tools

Machine learning

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Investment accounting

Fund accounting

Securities settlement

Foreign exchange

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SimCorp Dimension

Power BI

Excel

VBA robotics

Job description

Manulife group in the Philippines is seeking an Investment Portfolio Accounting Specialist to analyze accounting data and ensure accurate recording of investment transactions in the SimCorp Dimension system. The role requires a finance/accounting background, three years of related experience, and a hybrid work setup with three days onsite in Quezon City.

You will prepare monthly client and management reports, support colleagues, and help implement improved procedures while maintaining high