Accounting Specialist

Manulife

Accounting Specialist responsible for advanced accounting activities and financial reporting at Manulife. Collaborating with colleagues and mentoring junior team members in a flexible environment.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeQuezon City • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform advanced accounting activities, including standard and non-standard journal entries, reconciliation of complex general ledger accounts, and preparation of state filings, footnotes, and financial statement pages.
Analyze financial results, detect aberrations, and provide commentary on specific focus areas.
Assist in month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes and related reporting activities.
Compile ad hoc accounting analyses for business partners and assist directors, managers, and team members with projects and analytical requests.
Assist with internal and external audits, including year-end schedules and financial statement preparation.
Demonstrate proficiency with reporting and analysis tools while working on semi-structured assignments within established guidelines.
Mentor staff accountants and share best practices with team members.
Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls.
Maintain strong documentation and organization to ensure a clear audit trail.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience.
Typically more than 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
Working knowledge of accounting rules, regulatory requirements, and business processes related to account reconciliations and regulatory filings.
Demonstrated analytical and inquiry skills to interpret legal entity financial statements, board reports, and filings.
Advanced knowledge of specific reporting concepts related to designated areas of focus (e.g., footnote disclosures).
Effective communication skills to collaborate with colleagues and communicate issues to management.
Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency in MS Excel and the Essbase add-in.
Working knowledge of Lawson accounting segments, Essbase roll-ups, and JETS for journal entry creation and posting.
Strong organization and documentation skills to support audit requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

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Hard Skills & Tools

advanced accountingjournal entriesgeneral ledger reconciliationfinancial statement preparationaccounting rulesregulatory requirementsaccount reconciliationsanalytical skillsreporting conceptsprocess improvements

Soft Skills

effective communicationmentoringorganizationdocumentationcollaborationanalytical inquiry

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in Finance