Financial Reporting Specialist

Financial Reporting Specialist is part of Fund Administration group of John Hancock Investments which is responsible for the preparation and analysis of different SEC regulatory requirements and shareholders reports in accordance to US GAAP. Duties includes but not limited to Portfolio of Investments for inclusion in semiannual and annual shareholder reports and quarterly NQ filings, and other supporting schedules and notes to Portfolio holdings. Several groups under Fund Admin are being catered by Manila Team including Portfolio of Investments, Financial Reporting and Performance Reporting team. The team is responsible for the proper fund reporting of 227 funds under JH Investments.?

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare portfolio of investments annual and semi-annual shareholder reports and quarterly NQ for JH mutual funds of low to high complexity including supporting schedules and financial notes.
• Reconcile custodian banks reports and related audit packages to shareholder reports produced.
• Analysis of portfolio holdings which includes but not limited to disclosure of coupon rate and type, maturity date, dividend distributions, securities on loans, GICS and country information, credit ratings, and returns for certain type of assets.
• Prepares portfolio summary tables in graphical presentation.
• Prepares financial notes which includes ASC820 securities fair value level tables, derivatives holdings and its funds usage, etc.
• Preparation of derivatives tables including futures, forwards, written options, swaps, etc.
• Review fund trial balance including preparation of AICPA adjustment and tax-cost.
• Capital preferred analysis.
• Ensure departmental documentation, including policies and procedures and reporting checklists are accurate and current.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Mathematics
• Working knowledge of mutual fund industry including its accounting principles.
• Basic understanding of SEC rules governing mutual funds and financial reporting.
• Basic to intermediate understanding in different financial asset types (i.e. Stocks, Bonds, ETF, Mutual Fund)
• Basic knowledge in different derivative instruments is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarization with Bloomberg terminal is a plus
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast paced, time sensitive environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong team based work skills
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Excel (i.e. mastery of excel formulas and pivot tables is a must; VBA is a plus). Proficient in MS Office suite including Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Project. 

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. 

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