Senior Financial Analyst, Fund Expenses and Reporting Team

In todays dynamic global environment effective financial management and robust reporting are essential for maintaining the integrity and success of our asset management operations. As part of GWAM Operations our team plays a pivotal role in this mission. Join us to help drive excellence and innovation in financial management practices across our global operations.

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to assist in the fund expenses and reporting practices of the Global Fund Services team within Global Wealth & Asset Management (GWAM). Reporting to the Manager of Fund Expenses and Reporting the Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the fund expense management for the Manulife Canadian Mutual Funds ETFs and Pooled Funds as well as to produce the Management Report of Fund Performance (MRFPs).

The Senior Financial Analyst will collaborate closely with various Operations teams within the Global Fund Services Operations as well as with external stakeholders such as our external NAV agents and auditors.

Key Accountabilities:

• Prepare and manage fund expense budgets ensuring comprehensive accruals are in place.

• Prepare and send expenses-related accounting entries to NAV agents for posting.

• Review and validate fund expenses to ensure they are accurately recorded; monitor and analyze expense variances.

• Review and process fund invoice payments following GWAM guidelines and leading practices.

• Supervise and manage the allocation of expenses charged to the funds.

• Supervise and review the Fund Expense Ratio calculation produced for Total Cost Reporting.

• Calculate and monitor the Management Expense Ratio (MER) monthly.

• Calculate and reconcile HST blended rates.

• Prepare validate and disseminate various monthly quarterly and annual reports including Sales & AUM reports to internal and external stakeholders.

• Lead and coordinate the production process of the annual and interim MRFPs under NI 81-106 with various stakeholders ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and adherence to deadlines.

• Support Manulife funds initiatives by acting as a trusted partner ensuring the planning and execution of fund launches mergers and closures run smoothly.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including accounting operations and compliance to support fund management activities.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide insights and updates on fund expenses and reporting activities.

• Review and update internal procedures as applicable.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in fund expense management and reporting.

• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and enhance the teams capabilities.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration with 5 years of relevant experience.

• Professional accounting designation (CPA CMA CGA) with experience in investment funds.

• Strong knowledge of fund accounting fund expense management and/or fund reporting processes.

• Experience with regulatory reporting and preparation of the Management Report of Fund Performance is highly desirable.

• Knowledge and understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is an asset.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines efficiently.

• Strong analytical and inquiry skills to understand finance and operational processes and controls.

• Experience with fund accounting and reporting systems and Power BI Power App tools is a plus (e.g. Fund Suite ARC MPower).

Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces 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 well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

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

About Manulife and John Hancock

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Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits including health dental mental health vision short- and long-term disability life and AD&D insurance coverage adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays vacation personal and sick days and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S. please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.