Senior Specialist, Portfolio Accounting

We are hiring for an experienced accounting professional to play a key role in investment and fund accounting operations. The role contributes to our mission by maintaining high-quality accounting records, investigating and resolving financial discrepancies, supporting operational excellence, and driving continuous process improvement through projects, controls, and system enhancements. Working closely with colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders, the successful candidate will help uphold the standards and reliability that support informed business and investment decisions. In return, they will gain exposure to complex investment products, fund accounting processes, and strategic initiatives, while developing their technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and opportunities for career growth within a collaborative and high-performing environment.

• Analyze accounting data to ensure accurate accounting records;

• Investigate anomalies within Simcorp Dimension and recommend resolution or escalation to appropriate party;

• Prepare, verify and organize the information required for the preparation of monthly client reports, management reports and other financial reports;

• 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 derivatives accounting, preparation of trial balances or financial statements, account reconciliation or net asset value validation, 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;

• Participates actively in the realization of the team/department objectives;

• Lead/participate in projects as assigned to develop and implement new systems, controls and products.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with a minimum of five (5) years of experience;

• Strong knowledge of information systems and Microsoft Office suite;

• Proficient English, written and spoken

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and individually;

• Demonstrate initiative and take responsibility;

• Detailed oriented with a high level of accuracy;

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;

• Ability to react quickly, adapt to changes and meet tight deadlines;

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;

• Experience in fund accounting or investment administration, an asset;

• Knowledge of and experience with securities instruments/settlement, foreign exchange, reconciliation, investment accounting and Fund reporting, an asset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Accounting designation preferred;

• Knowledge in French 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 hr@manulife.com.