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SalaryWorking Arrangement
Hybrid
Job Description
The opportunity
The SOX Senior Accounting Specialist will join the US Segment Audit Coordination and Internal Controls Center of Excellence (CCOE) group within North America. This group provides our business partners with expertise in the design and testing of controls and collaborates with Audit Services and external audit to ensure that the audits of the Company's Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and Model Audit Rule (MAR) controls and financial statements go smoothly. In addition, this group provides centralized support of the US Segment control environment, including the insurance operational reporting, IFRS and NAIC actuarial reporting, Reinsurance, and Finance Shared Services.
This team is also critical in a Company-wide initiative to reduce the SOX/MAR testing effort across the US Segment and in developing best practices in internal controls for the benefits of all process owners.
Responsibilities
- Build effective relationships with the Insurance operational leads, business unit/shared service actuaries, Audit Services, external auditors, and accounting shared service providers.
- Compile the operational quality assurance on a quarterly basis to facilitate the review by key actuarial team members.
- Effectively manage the SOX/MAR walkthroughs and quarterly and annual audits of the assigned business area/shared service while closely monitoring progress and responding to audit inquiries as needed. Provide regular status reports to the Manager/Director, Audit Services and external audit.
- Compile the walkthrough documentation for SOX/MAR controls to external audit standards.
- Assist in the assessment and review of the adequacy of controls and any deficiencies noted within the business area/shared service overall actuarial framework.
- Collaborate with Audit Services to share standard processes and improve efficient and effective use of resources.
- Present findings and recommendations to the business owners and Controls Manager/Director using strong written and verbal communication skills. Design solutions to manage risk and provide insight into processes and controls.
- Coordinate the work required to support external auditors.
- Drive the continuous improvement of the business area/shared service's controls framework, methodology, tools & reporting.
- Maintain a high level of responsiveness to internal & external auditors, ensuring adherence to professional standards.
- You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
- You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
- You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
- You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
- You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
- You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience, CPA preferred.
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years accounting experience, public accounting experience a plus.
- Working knowledge of SOX, MAR, and IFRS/NAIC accounting guidelines are a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence management at various levels of the organization.
- Detailed oriented with strong organization and project management skills. Excellent customer focus and a commitment to quality while still meeting deadlines.
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations orally and in writing, while considering the viewpoint of others.
- Strong analytical and inquiry skills to understand operational and valuation processes and controls.
- Self-motivated, ability to work independently and with teams at the Boston, Toronto, MBPS locations.
- Strong computer skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- A competitive salary and benefits packages.
- A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
- A focus on growing your career path with us.
- Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
- Professional development and leadership opportunities.
- Values-first culture
We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together. - Boundless opportunity
We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career. - Continuous innovation
We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services. - Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives. - Championing Corporate Citizenship
We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.
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 Asia, Canada, 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 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). 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
At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. 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, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. 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.
Salary & Benefits
The annual base salary for this role is listed below.
Primary Location
Toronto, Ontario
Salary range is expected to be between
$70,350.00 CAD - $117,250.00 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.
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
