Intermediate Financial Analyst
Intermediate Financial Analyst
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Job Description
The role under general supervision is responsible for conducting moderately complex financial accounting and economic analyses including journal entry preparation detailed calculations and internal and external reporting. Duties may include assisting in the preparation of journal entries by compiling analyzing and substantiating financial transactions as needed reconciling accounts as requested assist in month end/quarterly/year end close process and reporting. assisting in the annual audit including year-end schedule and financial statement preparation and assisting with the preparation of tax and regulatory reports
Responsibilities:
Responsible for performing advanced accounting activities such as creating standard and non-standard journal entries reconciling complex general ledger accounts and preparing state filings footnotes and financial statement pages.
Also responsible for analyzing financial results detecting aberrations and providing commentary with respect to specific areas of focus.
Makes recommendations for process improvements.
Responsible for performing accounting activities such as creating standard and non-standard journal entries reconciling complex general ledger accounts and preparing state filings footnotes and financial statement pages.
Responsible for analyzing financial results detecting aberrations and providing commentary with respect to specific areas of focus.
Shows a moderate degree of proficiency with reporting and analysis tools.
Works on semi-structured assignments based on existing practices and within guidelines.
Mentors staff accountants.
Compile ad hoc accounting and analyses for other business partners
Assist with internal and external audits
Shares best practices with other team members and makes recommendations for process improvements
Assists directors managers and other team members on various projects and analyses
Job Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience
Typically 2 to 4 years of experience.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of accounting rules regulatory rules and/or business processes as it pertains to the accountants sphere of responsibility (e.g. a set of regulatory filings or account reconciliations)
Demonstrates broad based analytical and inquiry skills to understand legal entity financial statements board reports and/or filings.
Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of several specific reporting concepts as they relate to a specific area of focus (for example: specific footnote disclosures)
Effective interaction and communication skills to communicate issues to management and collaborate with colleagues.
Demonstrates a commitment to attain a working knowledge of CGAAP USGAAP and NAIC accounting bases as they pertain to the insurance industry in general.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of the life insurance regulatory environment (SEC Product Filings OFSI or Statutory compliance).
Strong computer skills and an advanced knowledge of MS Excel and the Essbase add-in
Demonstrates a working knowledge of Lawson accounting segments and Essbase roll ups.
Demonstrates proficiency with JETS to create and post journal entries.
Demonstrates strong organization and documentation skills to evidence a clear audit trail for work performed
Decision Authorities:
Decisions at this position are made using judgment based on skills and knowledge already developed
Decisions beyond normal day to day may require escalation to management
Prioritizing and reprioritizing work deliverables and projects based on changing business needs
At Manulife/JohnHancock we embrace our diversity. We strive to attractdevelopandretaina 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 retentionadvancement and compensation and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race ancestry place of origincolour 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.
This job description is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties required for this role. We reserve the right to change these duties or assign additional duties at any time with or without notice
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 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 .
Working Arrangement
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
