Fund Oversight Operations Specialist

From new regulations to globalization, the pace and extent of changes in the accounting profession are significant. The diversity and complexity of our investment and insurance environment make our accounting and finance opportunities challenging.  Bring your expertise to our dedicated teams and contribute to the integration of the best and most stringent accounting practices and standards. Our main global objective:  improve operational efficiency and support our many internal and external stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare, verify and organize the information required for the preparation of monthly client reports, management reports and other financial reports.
• Provides accounting, coordination support and servicing activities to ensure accurate accounting records.
• Validate and review the funds' Net Asset Values.
• 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 real estate accounting, preparation of trial balances or financial statements, account reconciliation or net asset value computation, 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.
• Conduct trainings to ensure team's knowledge is aligned and up to date.
• Participate in monthly/quarterly governance and service call with business unit and internal stakeholders
• Participates actively in the realization of the team/department objectives.
• Participate/Lead in projects as assigned to develop and implement new systems and products.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or financial designation is an asset
• 3-5 years' relevant work experience in fund accounting, securities instruments, settlements, foreign exchange transactions, reconciliations, and investment accounting.
• Hybrid Work Arrangement: Amenability and readiness to work onsite and from home anytime (dependent on business need AND/OR current external environment/situation) and must be willing to work on a day shift schedule
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to set, manage and work to the expectation of business unit and to work independently as well as collaboratively in a group dynamic.
• Able to work in rotating shift.
• Experience in using Bloomberg and SimCorp

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Client focused with the ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to influence and negotiate with team and clients within a sophisticated and demanding business environment
• Ability to react quickly and meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and thoroughness
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative in working with management and clients, adapting change strategies.
• Must not have any attendance issues and have not received any disciplinary action
• Keen attention to detail

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

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