Senior Financial Analyst, Fund Expenses and Reporting
Manulife
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Toronto • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$73,725 - CA$122,875 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Prepare and manage fund expense budgets, ensuring comprehensive accruals are in place
- Prepare and send expenses-related accounting entries to NAV agents for posting
- Review and validate fund expenses to ensure they are accurately recorded; monitor and analyze expense variances
- Review and process fund invoice payments following GWAM guidelines and leading practices
- Supervise and manage the allocation of expenses charged to the funds
- Supervise and review the Fund Expense Ratio calculation produced for Total Cost Reporting
- Calculate and monitor the Management Expense Ratio (MER) monthly
- Calculate and reconcile HST blended rates
- Prepare, validate, and disseminate various monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, including Sales & AUM reports, to internal and external stakeholders
- Lead and coordinate the production process of the annual and interim MRFPs under NI 81-106 with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and adherence to deadlines
- Support Manulife funds initiatives by acting as a trusted partner for fund launches, mergers, and closures
- Work closely with cross-functional teams in accounting, operations, and compliance
Requirements
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA, CGA)
- Strong knowledge of fund accounting, fund expense management, and/or fund reporting processes
- Experience with regulatory reporting and preparation of the Management Report of Fund Performance is highly desirable
- Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is an asset
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical and inquiry skills
- Experience with fund accounting and reporting systems and Power BI – Power App tools is a plus
- Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset, especially if located in Québec
Benefits
- Health, dental, mental health, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance coverage
- Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
- Employee/family assistance plans
- Retirement savings plans (including pension and global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
- Financial education and counseling resources
- Generous paid time off program including holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
fund accountingfund expense managementfund reporting processesregulatory reportingManagement Report of Fund PerformanceInternational Financial Reporting StandardsManagement Expense Ratio calculationHST blended rates reconciliationbudget managementexpense variance analysis
Soft Skills
analytical skillsinquiry skillscommunication skillsleadershipcollaborationorganizational skillsattention to detailproblem-solving
Certifications
CPACMACGA