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Manulife Financial

Global financial services: insurance and investments

Accounting Specialist

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to analyze accounting records using accounting software and Excel.
  • Ability to propose reasonable accounting processes through logical thinking.
  • Ability to manage accounting processes with an understanding of internal controls.
  • Understanding of accounting processes and ability to communicate closely with team members and other departments.
  • English proficiency sufficient to read and understand emails in English.

Responsibilities

  • Support high-quality quarterly and annual closing operations, financial reporting, and accounting operations under JGAAP and IFRS, ensuring accurate and timely closing, analysis, accounting technical support, and compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
  • Prepare journal entries.
  • Analyze balance sheets and income statements.
  • Identify and proactively resolve accounting issues at an early stage.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring consistency and accuracy under JGAAP and IFRS.
  • Work with the Reporting team on management and statutory reporting.
  • Support the development or improvement of accounting models.
  • Coordinate with group finance, regional finance, tax teams, and external auditors.
  • Participate in general ledger initiatives, including ledger clean-up, system improvements, and improving master data accuracy.
  • Promote process efficiency and accuracy.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits and inspections, and provide explanations, documentation, and analysis.
  • Review work performed by MPBS and offshore teams and provide constructive feedback.
  • Promote best practices, standardization, and knowledge sharing.
  • Promote engagement and continuous improvement.
  • Support the Elevate and Finance Transformation initiatives by simplifying and automating accounting and reporting processes, working with Data Operations and the SSC to strengthen the new operating model and stabilize IFRS 17 business-as-usual operations.
  • Support special projects requiring accounting expertise.
  • Build accounting models.
  • Assess the financial impact of new products under GAAP and IFRS.
  • Work with Product, Actuarial, Distribution, and regional and group teams to deliver project outcomes on time.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the insurance or financial services industry.
  • Accounting or auditing qualifications or experience.
  • Experience using English.
  • Ability to lead communication with team members and other departments collaboratively.
  • Willingness to independently learn about internal controls and accounting at life insurance companies and share knowledge with the team.
  • Ability to proactively handle ad hoc tasks during closing periods and business changes.
  • Ability to work with managers, take ownership, and contribute to team operations and improved efficiency.

About the Company

Manulife Financial

Global financial services: insurance and investments

Manulife Financial is a global financial services provider offering a wide range of insurance and investment solutions. It serves individuals, businesses, and institutions with products such as life and health insurance, wealth management, and retirement plans. Customers fund these products through premiums, fees for asset management, and investment income earned on invested assets. Manulife uses analytics and technology to tailor services and improve efficiency, aiming to help clients protect their finances, grow their wealth, and plan for retirement. The company differentiates itself through its large international presence in North America, Asia, and Europe, its breadth of products, and its emphasis on data-driven insights to personalize offerings. Its goal is to help customers achieve their financial goals and aspirations by providing comprehensive, paid-for financial solutions and ongoing support across multiple regions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1887

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