control AccountantManulife (International) Limited - Selen Chan

Are you looking for unlimited opportunities to develop and succeed With work that challenges and makes a difference, within a flexible and supportive environment, we can help our customers achieve their dreams and aspirations.
Job Description
Performs control accounting and auditing function on various JH Life and LTC accounts, most of the tasks evolve on investigative engagements, problem-solving and case resolution.
Accounting and Reconciliation and Auditing function on various JH Insurance accounts
Daily investigation and clearing of outstanding suspense accounts
Complete daily reconciliations for each account
Provide detailed monthly analysis of outstandingbalancestoourBusiness Unit
Ensuresuspense balances are maintained withinCorporate standards for each account.
Work with various staff of operation areas to identify discrepancies and clear items in a timely manner
Preparation of clearing, accrual Journal entries
Escalation of any variances and open items in suspense accounts and other reconciliation task.
Consistently meet or exceed accuracy and productivity standards.
Minimum Skills Requirement to Hire:
Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years related work experience in accounting and the financial services
College/University graduate preferably major in Accounting, CPA is a big plus
Must pass current job expectations and meet performance metrics
Must not have any attendance issues and have not received any disciplinary action
Ability to communicate effectively and interact both verbally and in writing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and solve complex transactions / situations
Effective communication and writing skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Attention to Detail and Accuracy are critical in completing tasks.
Ability to prioritize and work effectively in a deadline oriented environment
Technical Skills:
Strong PC skills with the advance knowledge in Microsoft Excel (with Macro and VBA is a plus)
Ability to learn new technologies and tools quickly and work effectively in a changing environment.
Minimum Skills Requirements to Go-live:
Product Specific Knowledge
General accounting
Candidate must have comprehensive Life insurance products knowledge
Process Specific Knowledge
Research and investigate variances and come up with the resolution in clearing suspense items
Daily reconciliation of assigned accounts.
Daily reporting
Maintain accounting procedures and documentation
Work on Ad-hoc projects as assigned
Tools Specific Knowledge
Mircosoft Office 2010
Essbase
JETS
eTreasury
TRecs
TPX Mainframe / Rumba
AWD / Input Error
DART (Lawson)
If you are ready to unleash your potential, it's time to start your career with Manulife/John Hancock.
About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2020, we had more than 37,000 employees, over 118,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 30 million customers. As of December 31, 2020, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, and in the previous 12 months we made $31.6 billion in payments to our customers. Our principal operations are in Asia, Canada and the United States where we have served customers for more than 155 years. We trade as MFC on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges and under 945 in Hong Kong.
Manulife is an equal opportunity employer. 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 and advancement and we administer all of our practices and programs based on qualification and performance and without discrimination on any protected ground. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will consult with applicants contacted to participate at any stage of the recruitment process who request any accommodation. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.