Accounting Senior Specialist

pThis role offers the opportunity to play a critical part in MBPS Finance Controllership by delivering accurate, timely, and insightful accounting and management reporting support to Asia Business Units and global stakeholders. The Accounting Senior Specialist contributes directly to expense management, intercompany recharging, and financial governance, helping ensure strong financial controls and trusted reporting. This role provides exposure to global finance operations, process migration and transformation initiatives, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders across regions. Successful candidates will gain deep technical expertise, broaden their global finance exposure, and build strong foundations for long‑term career growth within a shared services environment. /pppbbPosition Responsibilities /b /b /p /pliPrepare and upload journal entries to support month‑end close, including intercompany allocations, recharges, billing, and settlements /liliPerform bank, intercompany, and system reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records /liliPrepare variance analysis and commentary for Financial Statements Review Templates (FSRT) and management reporting /liliSupport audit requests by preparing schedules and providing accurate and timely responses to auditor queries /liliAct as Asia point‑of‑contact for clearing intercompany variances and resolving accounting issues with regional and business unit stakeholders /liliSupport process migration, transition, documentation, and knowledge transfer activities in coordination with business units /liliTrain and mentor junior team members and act as subject matter expert for assigned processes /liliIdentify and support automation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and controls /lippbbRequired Qualifications /b /b /p /pliAt least b7 /bb years of progressive experience /b in accounting and management reporting, including a minimum of b3 years supporting an international organization or Shared Service Center /b /liliIntermediate to advanced Excel skills (formulas and pivot tables required) /liliProficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) /liliStrong analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills /liliAbility to work effectively in ambiguous environments and manage aggressive timelines /liliStrong written and verbal English communication skills /liliWilling to work on a bday/morning shift /b and render overtime when required /lippbbPreferred Qualifications /b /b /p /plibCPA with a university degree /b in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management /liliExperience supporting financial statement preparation and audit activities /liliBackground in accounting or finance process migration or transition /liliExposure to automation, process improvement, or transformation initiatives /liliStrong stakeholder management and cross‑cultural collaboration skills /liliShared Services or global finance operations experience /liliExcel VBA or project management tool exposure (MS Project or similar) /lippbbWhen You Join Our Team /b /b /p /pliWe’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want /liliWe’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words /liliAs part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see /lipbAbout Manulife and John Hancock /b /ppManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit . /ppbManulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer /b /ppAt 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. /ppIt 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 . /ppbWorking Arrangement /b /pHybrid