Manulife

Financial Services

DerivativesAccountingAnalyst

$1100–1700k ~AI est. Quezon City, Philippines FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Derivatives Accounting Analyst at Manulife. Skills: Derivatives accounting, Financial reporting, Reconciliation. Perform daily reconciliation. Investigate OTC suspense accounts”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver timely reporting; Deliver accurate reporting

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving; Analytical skills

Eligibility Requirements

Mid-shift work schedule, 3x a week onsite

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Understanding of accounting principles, Advanced knowledge of IFS Applications

Nice to Have

Exposure to derivative products, Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Power, Superior problem solving/analytical skills, Excellent attention to detail, Documentation and communication skills, Ability to handle numerous tasks, Ability to learn complex concepts quickly, Be able to work to deadlines, Minimal supervision, Solid organizational skills, High degree of professionalism, Ability to readily adapt, Deal with competing priorities, Demonstrated experience building and maintaining good working relationships

What You'll Do.

Perform daily reconciliation

Investigate OTC suspense accounts

Clear OTC suspense accounts

Investigate cleared swaps suspense accounts

Clear cleared swaps suspense accounts

Investigate exchange-traded derivatives suspense accounts

Clear exchange-traded derivatives suspense accounts

Prepare quarterly summary suspense reconciliation

Reconcile cash collateral account

Reconcile initial margin requirement account

Perform derivative accounts reconciliations

Prepare daily adjustments

Post daily adjustments

Prepare monthly adjustments

Post monthly adjustments

Prepare quarterly adjustments

Post quarterly adjustments

Prepare monthly financial reporting

Prepare quarterly financial reporting

Prepare annual financial reporting

Support business unit in financial close

Assist business unit in providing audit information

Respond to information requests

Contribute to documentation of processes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with business units

Full Job Description

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 swaps and 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 and accurate monthly, 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. * Contributes to the documentation of all processes. **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/

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