Manager, Capital Accounting, Reporting & Control

Manager, Capital Accounting, Reporting & Control

Group Accounting is focused on ensuring the quality of our financial reporting and controls. This includes external communications and reporting, global accounting policy, reporting systems, processes, and controls. The Capital Accounting, Reporting & Control team was set up to ensure accuracy and consistency for consolidation of all Manulife companies for our externally reported accounting basis (currently IFRS 17), for accounting of capital transactions, closing of the consolidated balance sheet and special projects including reorganizations, acquisitions, and disposals of subsidiaries. The team also has subject matter experts pertaining to the Infor General Ledger, FX accounting, and processes, consolidation accounting, and the intercompany loan administration system (Kyriba).

The Manager, Capital Accounting, Reporting & Control reports to the AVP, Capital Accounting, Reporting & Control and will be involved in a wide broad range of initiatives to improve financial reporting and control processes across the organization. The position requires an individual with a strong background in accounting, analysis, and control. It also requires a high degree of initiative, technical and analytical expertise, the ability to work effectively with many different areas across the organization, a solid understanding of financial processes, and a strong team orientation. This position will be an integral member of a cohesive productive team with subject matter experts. Along with regular production duties, there is an opportunity for exposure to major complex projects and transactions such as acquisitions, reorganizations, and implementation of new accounting policies that impact the Manulife group, where successful execution is required on a time-sensitive basis.

Position Responsibilities:

• Kyriba Loan System Administration: Responsible for maintaining the Kyriba loan module, input of cash transfer data, and generation of monthly reports and monthly general ledger accounting entry feeds.
• Intercompany Loan Accounting in the GL: Reconcile the GL to the sub-ledger, address loan-related inquiries from business units, prepare journal entries for loan-related adjustments and eliminations, and sign off on intercompany loan accounts ownership attestation.
• FX Accounting: Prepare FX accounting entries for non-functional currency loans, investments in foreign operations, non-derivative net investment hedges, internal investment structure FX elimination, etc.
• External Reporting and Disclosure: Prepare schedules/notes for OSFI, Corporate Tax, and quarterly/annual external financial statements.
• SOX Control and Audit: Assist in the SOX control process and prepare necessary documents for audit purposes.
• Project Participation: Engage in corporate projects related to capital transactions, process improvement, and new reporting requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Accounting designation (CPA)
• Have accounting education combined with a university degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years work experience in finance/accounting roles
• Strong financial background, with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated competency in project management, preferably in a financial processes context
• Strong interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and team-building skills including the ability to work with cross-functional and cross-divisional project teams
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple projects to balance workload
• Strong personal computer skills with hands-on experience of Microsoft products, including Excel and Word

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with finance applications and Manulife’s financial tools including Infor GL, JETS, Essbase, DODECA, Power BI
• Experience in consolidation and FX accounting
• Life insurance experience is an asset

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 recruitment@manulife.com.

Primary Location: Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between: $84,375.00 CAD - $151,875.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography, and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.