The Global WAM Accounting & Reporting Accounting Advisory team serves as a key resource for internal and external partners worldwide, offering financial information, analysis, and decision support to enhance shareholder value. Reporting to the Director of Accounting Advisory, the Senior Financial Analyst provides accounting advice for General Account and Private Market investments, supports transaction advisory on consolidation and derecognition issues, and participates in implementing new accounting standards. The role also supports the Private Alternative Investment Valuation Committee with oversight of private investment valuations, including Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Private Equity. The ideal candidate possesses technical accounting knowledge, particularly in private alternative investments, and stays current on IFRS, US GAAP, and NAIC standards, demonstrating creativity and strategic thinking to collaboratively address critical issues. Position Responsibilities: Accounting Advisory Assist in researching and providing guidance on the appropriate and practical accounting treatment for all new private equity or alternative long duration assets as well as new products and entity structures; Assist in providing transaction advisory support on issues such as consolidation, derecognition, and participation in implementation of new accounting standards for investments in collaboration and consultation with the Group Accounting Policy team. Be a trusted accounting advisor to our Genera Account Front Office and Private Markets Asset Class teams including Manulife Investment Management Private Equity & Credit Group (MIMPEC) and Manulife Investment Management Timberland and Agriculture Group (MIMTA), by translating and communicating complex accounting topics and recommending changes in the realization of business/strategic goals; Support in the monitoring of new accounting pronouncements and assist in the impact analysis of such developments to the organization. Assist in ensuring that the implications to the Investment Division of such developments are well understood and that our accounting policies remain appropriate; Work with various partners, including legal, corporate policy, capital advisory, investment teams across our US, Canada and Asia Segments in launch of new third-party products or mandate to achieve desired accounting treatment. Prepare memos and other formal documentation on accounting treatments discussed with Private Markets stakeholders Assist in ad-hoc projects and implementation of new accounting standards and other projects in the accounting advisory area. Prepare first level interim and full reviews of internally valued private equity investments and summarize results Coordinate and perform the first level of review for MIMPEC fund valuations Required Qualifications: A professional accounting designation or in the process of obtaining a professional accounting designation (i.e., CA/CPA) is required; Finance designation (CFA) is a plus. 2+ years accounting/financial services experience. Background with a technical accounting policy, advisory, consulting, or similar function within a large public accounting firm or financial institution is preferable. Working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, including IFRS and US GAAP. Some knowledge of NAIC accounting is preferable. 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All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com. Referenced Salary Location Toronto, Ontario Working Arrangement Hybrid Salary range is expected to be between $71,925.00 CAD - $119,875.00 CAD If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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