Manager Mutual Fund Reporting

Reporting to the Director Investment Funds Reporting the Manager Investment Funds Reporting will be responsible for managing and supporting the reporting team in producing quality financial reports for investment funds including all annual and semiannual financial documents for all investment mutual funds as well as the quarterly and monthly reporting. The incumbent will provide support to the Director for: internal and external Investment Fund reporting and all Mutual Fund events. To be successful the Manager must build relationships with all the team members and our partners throughout the global company and have the ability to communicate in a simplified and understandable manner.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for the production of annual and semiannual financial statements for Manulife investment funds prepared under IFRS and NI 81106. Manage coordinate and review the production of the financial statement

• Provide strong proactive leadership mentorship and coaching to a team of financial professionals.

• Use appropriate judgment in dealing with issues and requests demonstrating an ability to effectively prioritize work and determine solutions.

• Ensure adequate planning for the successful delivery of quality data and coordinate adjustments as required.

• Identify and implement continuous financial improvements in to build efficiencies and improve the timeliness of financial reporting and data integrity.

• Provide valuable financial analysis. Review results for reasonability and identify root causes and drivers related to accounting treatment.

• Takes a leadership role to collaborate with Investment and Finance teams.

• Develop standard methodologies in policies processes controls and documentation.

• Support the annual audit and coordinate with external audit team

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge regarding the technical aspects of the work.

• Play a key role with project teams to provide input on Investment Fund related issues.

• Oversight of compliance to and reporting of SOX IFRS disclosure and regulatory reporting.

Required Qualification:

• University degree in accounting or Finance.

• Accounting designation (CMA CA CGA CPA) with 7 years of relevant experience in progressive accounting roles (investment funds experience a definite asset).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Shown leadership talents in mentoring and motivating staff to achieve objectives and contribute to building team member capabilities by adjusting their leadership style to each individual/situation.

• Proficient in Excel Access and comfortable with reporting software systems

• Strong technical understanding of fund management reporting and complexities.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate negotiate and influence effectively.

• Selfstarter with the ability to work independently particularly in the area of using sound independent judgment problemsolving and analytical skills.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts and results in a clear concise and an easytounderstand approach (written and verbal).

• Results oriented able to balance expectations work under tight deadlines and lead opposing priorities.

• Demonstrate a dedication towards continuously updating knowledge and skills.

• Experience in an audit firm an asset.

Bilingual (French & English) is required for Quebec The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.

When you join our team:

• Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where wellbeing and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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