Client Financial Reporting Analyst - Co-op

Manulife • Waterloo, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Client Financial Reporting Analysts are accountable for the overall management of the client financial statement preparation and analysis. To do this involves investigation, analysis and resolution of all issues which may impact the financial statement.

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent experience in Finance or Accounting
• Understanding of insured refund accounting and ASO billed in arrears and billed in advance funding arrangements.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles including cash and accrual accounting methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret standard and non-standard Client financial agreements
• In depth knowledge of tax legislation and underwriting principles.
• Solid understanding of financial statement preparation.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Solution oriented and demonstrated judgement and decision-making skills
• Attention to accuracy and detail is critical
• Good PC skills; knowledge of PC-Based software (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Teams and Windows)
• Good understanding of Group Benefits
• Technical knowledge required on multiple systems (claims systems, general ledger, billing administration system etc.)
• Good understanding of MLI’s Privacy & Confidentiality policy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence reviews so financial reports can be accurately produced at the reporting level expected by the Client.
• Investigate & ensure resolution for all financial input issues to ensure accurate financial reports are produced.
• Gather applicable data for financial statement, (premium, claims and reserves) calculate, prepare, complete accounting entries, and update applicable systems.
• Support suspense management and all financial reporting and investigation processes which can include providing direction on coding of adjustments (i.e. ledger, estimates from variances) and/or completion of required coding on applicable administration systems.
• Manage inquiries received from the various internal/external stakeholders.
• Complete all wire requisitions and applicable accounting in treasury.
• Complete all renewal accounting associated with the financial report.
• Manages own performance and priorities including tracking of work for productivity, turnaround time reporting.
• Identify & make recommendations to streamline existing processes & implement once approved.
• Support the development & implementation of new processes.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level