Senior Financial Analyst at Manulife

Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst (Accounting Senior Specialist) plays a critical role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, accounting, and reconciliation activities that support business operations. This role offers the opportunity to gain deep hands-on experience in month-end close, General Ledger reconciliations, and financial analysis within a structured and compliant environment. By ensuring accuracy, transparency, and control in financial processes, the role directly contributes to maintaining the integrity of financial reporting and supporting business decision-making. This position also provides exposure to process improvements, system transitions, and cross-functional collaboration, enabling continuous professional growth. Position Responsibilities: Perform timely and accurate financial reporting and accounting deliverables to support business requirements Execute month-end close activities in accordance with established timelines and procedures Prepare and reconcile General Ledger accounts, including suspense and clearing accounts Provide detailed reconciliation analysis and commentary, highlighting discrepancies and aging items Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations, including necessary write-offs Compare GL balances against source systems and operational reports to ensure accuracy Identify variances and recommend adjustments for review and approval Ensure compliance with accounting standards, documentation requirements, and internal controls Perform first-level review of accounting schedules and financial reports Support process transitions, migrations, and documentation of procedures Act as a point of contact for assigned processes and respond to operational queries Participate in process improvement initiatives and identify efficiency opportunities Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to investigate issues and support corrective actions Communicate progress, risks, and issues effectively to stakeholders Open to working night‑shift schedules to support business and operational requirements. Required Qualifications: 3–5 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, accounting operations, or reconciliation Hands-on experience in General Ledger reconciliations, month-end close, and financial analysis Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including handling large datasets and reconciliations Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial processes Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and inconsistencies Effective written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement Ability to manage tasks independently while collaborating within a team environment Strong organizational and time-management skills in a deadline-driven setting Preferred Qualifications: CPA or CA designation (preferred but not required) Experience with financial systems such as Lawson or similar platforms Exposure to process transitions or migration projects Experience working in a shared services or global delivery environment 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, adv