Derivatives Accounting Analyst
This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of derivatives and financial reporting through comprehensive reconciliations, adjustments, and analysis. The position also plays a key role in the financial close process, prepares general ledger adjustments, and delivers timely, accurate reporting. Additionally, it collaborates with business units, supports audits, responds to information requests, and contributes to process documentation and continuous improvement.
Position Responsibilities:
Performs daily reconciliation, investigation and clearing of over the counter (OTC),cleared swapsand exchange-traded derivatives suspense accounts.
Prepares quarterly summary suspense reconciliation with commentaries as part of the SOX requirement.
Reconciles cash collateral account for OTC and initial margin requirement account for exchange-traded derivatives.
Performs derivative accounts reconciliations.
Prepares and posts daily, monthly and quarterly complex or specialized adjustments to the General Ledger.
Responsible for preparing complete andaccuratemonthly,quarterly,and annual financial reporting.
Supports the business unit in the completion of the quarterly financial close process.
Assists the business unit in providing information for internal and external audits.
Provides accurate and timely responses for all requests of information from different business units.
Contributestothe documentation ofallprocesses.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or other Finance related course
- Preferably with exposure to different derivative products is a plus
- Understanding of accounting principles and procedures
- Advanced knowledge of IFS Applications (Lawson, Essbase, DART)
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power B
- Amenable to work on a mid-shift work schedule and hybrid work set up of 3x a week onsite in Quezon City
Preferred Qualifications:
Superior problem solving/analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
Strong documentation and communication skills
Ability to handle numerous tasks and learn complex concepts quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Be able to work to deadlines with minimal supervision
Solid organizational skills and a high degree of professionalism combined with the ability to readily adapt to rapidly changing environments and deal with competing priorities.
Team player with demonstrated experience building and maintaining good working relationships both internally and externally.
When you join our team:
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.
As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
About Manulife and John Hancock
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Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Working Arrangement
Hybrid