Financial Analyst

Job Summary:

The role is accountable for preparing accurate, timely, and relevant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial data, reconciliations, and reports for the Global Wealth and Asset Management (GWAM) team within Manulife Business Processing Services (MBPS).

This role is also designed for fresh graduates or program interns transitioning into a professional finance role, providing hands-on exposure to accounting operations, financial reporting, and analysis while working closely with senior analysts and the Finance Manager. The role contributes to building trust with internal stakeholders through reliable financial data and responsive operational support.

Key Accountabilities:

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager and is primarily accountable to providing timely and accurate service delivery of GWAM A&R deliverables and financial reports.

FINANCE

• Covers preparation for financial reporting and analysis, accounting operations, bank and general ledger reconciliations, internal control and journal entries, among others.
• Assist in financial reporting and analysis activities, including:
  • Accounting operations
  • Bank and general ledger reconciliations
  • Journal entries and closing support

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule
• Prepare standard reports and templates for review by senior analysts or management
• Perform basic variance analysis and support investigation of reconciling items
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data in line with established controls and procedures
• Follow documented accounting policies and internal control requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives on reporting templates and processes, under guidance

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

• Provide day‑to‑day operational support to ensure timely and accurate service delivery
• Escalate issues, variances, or control gaps promptly to senior team member
• Support ad‑hoc data requests and basic analyses for business or internal reporting needs
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders in a professional and service‑oriented manner
• Participate in knowledge‑sharing, documentation, and process learning activities
• Communicate progress, challenges, and observations clearly to the team leader or senior analyst

Required Qualifications:

• Fresh graduate or up to 1 year of relevant work or internship experience in accounting, finance, or management reporting
• Bachelor's Degree Graduate from either Finance or Accounting Course CPA is an advantage
• Must pass current job expectations and meet performance metrics
• Must not have any attendance issues and have not received any disciplinary action
• Willingness to learn accounting systems, reporting tools, and financial processes
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with database applications
• Strong oral/written communication skills required to interact with leader, business units and representatives from other Divisions and functional departments

Competencies:

• Demonstrates eagerness to learn and openness to coaching and feedback
• Organized, dependable, and able to follow established procedures
• Able to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating with the broader team
• Professional attitude and client service orientation collaborative and results-oriented
• Adapts well to a structured but fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrates strong flexibility in the face of ambiguous situations, shifting demands, and challenging work environments.Escalates more serious issues to leader.
• Flexible on shift a nd overtime may be required to meet business deadlines

Tools Specific Knowledge (Preferred):

• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft office 365
• Smartview
• Lawson XI
• Powerapps (ie. PowerBI)

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 .

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