Financial Reporting Specialist

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that portfolio of investments and financial statements prepared for the John Hancock funds are in conformity with SEC requirements. The incumbent is expected to be proficient in various investment products. The position also requires that the incumbent plan and organize work assignments, prioritize training needs of junior staff, train new staff, and assist in preparation of performance reviews. Accountable for the preparation and/ or review of the Portfolio of Investments (POI) section of the Fund Shareholder Reports and Part F of NPORT report. In addition, supervise and assist with scheduling and managing workflows within and outside of Fund Reporting including allocation of departmental resources and training of staff.

• Responsibilities:
• Prepare complex fund’s Portfolio of Investments report.
• Prepare Financial Statements which includes statement of asset and liabilities, statement of operations, changes in net assets, cash flows, financial highlights and notes to financials.
• Perform reviews of the annual and semi-annual shareholders reports (POI Sections), Forms NQ and N-MFP and other regulatory filings (NCEN and SALT)
• Assist team members with implementation of complex accounting or regulatory developments.
• Coordinate and/or perform centralized tasks required in the report preparation and audit processes.
• Assist with the supervision of less experienced associates to ensure that their assigned work is completed timely, accurately and completely.
• Ensure that departmental documentation, including policies and procedures and reporting checklists, are accurate and current.
• Manage and/or participate in the departmental special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities and stream-line end-to-end process for Fund Reporting using Alteryx.

Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of mutual fund industry including the accounting for mutual funds.
• University degree in accounting, finance or economics and CPA, CFA, CISI or CAT passer preferred.
• Strong understanding of Investment theory and terminology, as well as financial accounting concepts. This may be derived from academic study or related work experience.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC regulations governing financial reporting and accounting.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Macros (e.g. Visual Basic); fund reporting tool (e.g. FundSuite ARC).
• 2 years of directly related fund reporting experience required.

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

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Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Working Arrangement

Hybrid