Financial Analyst, Private Assets Financial Reporting

We’re looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Private Assets Financial Reporting team at MBPS. In this role, you are expected to assist, prepare, and provide support on all financial accounting, reporting, analysis and advisory aspects of Private Asset classes including Real Estate, Fixed Income and Infrastructure. The person will also be accountable for delivering on financial reporting and analysis mandate as outlined below for various funds and separately managed accounts for the asset classes noted above. All the responsibilities noted below will have to be executed in collaboration and remote supervision of team in North America.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages in collaboration with the Team in North America.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements and disclosures in compliance with both under IFRS and US GAAP; Knowledge of US GAAP is not necessary and clear instructions will be provided from the team in North America.
• Assist in review and checking accuracy and completeness of information provided by third party Fund Administrators and internal operations and reporting teams.
• Coordination and supporting the Senior Financial Analysts, Managers and Directors with the external audit process.
• Completing monthly and quarterly reports provided to internal stakeholders and senior management teams reporting AUM, Net Asset Values, Returns
• Preparation and analysis of financial and non-financial information included in financial statements, Investment management reports, consultant questionnaires and other investor communications for the funds and separately managed accounts.
• Assist Preparation of cash flows and distribution models and supporting analyses.
• Assist in developing fund level expense budgets and prepare cash flows and distribution models based on property level forecast. Analyze and develop forward looking analyses and projections as required by Director & Manager of Financial Reporting as well as Portfolio Management team.
• Analyze and monitor Fund and REIT level expense budget to actual expenses.
• Assist in preparation of Board of Directors reporting package on a quarterly basis for various funds.
• Represent finance on various working groups and committees within Finance and the Asset Management business.
• Support the execution of the acquisitions and financing transactions of various Real Estate Portfolios.
• Assist with the Yardi conversion process and collaborate with Real Estate Transformation team.
• Strong focus on collaboration and relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and new initiatives within the department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or Finance, preferred;
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA or equivalent) is a plus;
• A minimum of 2 years of related business experience either with the Accounting Firms or in External Financial Reporting / FP&A function of Real Estate Investment Trusts or Real Estate Operating Companies (REOCs) and / or other similar roles with Alternative Asset Management Companies;
• Amenability and readiness to work onsite for at least 3x a week and from home 2x a week. Must be willing to work mid-shift (3PM-12PM Manila time);
• Minimum Skills to Hire/Must Haves:
• Strong attention to detail and aptitude to learn
• Ability to multi-task, effectively prioritize, work under tight timelines and manage multiple stakeholders;
• Well-organized and with high level of energy and initiative to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with high degree of confidence.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and establish priorities to meet deadlines
• Advanced level of proficiency in MS Excel and other MS office tools (e.g. Word and PowerPoint to develop reports, documents and presentations)
• Knowledgeable in IFRS and/or US GAAP
• Experience with Yardi or Workiva system is an asset

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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

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Working Arrangement

Hybrid