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About the Role

We are seeking an Accounting Specialist to support high-quality financial closing, reporting, and accounting operations based on JGAAP and IFRS. This role will ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies by accurately and promptly processing closings, performing analysis, and handling accounting technical matters. You will collaborate with offshore Shared Service Centers (SSC) to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and understanding of accounting processes.

Responsibilities

Support quarterly and annual closing processes (JGAAP and IFRS)
Prepare journal entries
Analyze balance sheets and income statements
Identify and proactively resolve accounting issues
Prepare and analyze financial statements
Ensure consistency and accuracy of JGAAP and IFRS
Collaborate with the Reporting team for management and statutory reporting
Handle accounting technical matters and build accounting models
Support the development or improvement of accounting models
Liaise with Group Finance, Regional Finance, Tax teams, and external auditors
Participate in General Ledger (GL) operations, including ledger clean-up, system improvements, and master data accuracy initiatives
Drive process efficiency and accuracy improvements
Coordinate with internal and external auditors
Provide explanations, documentation, and analysis for audits and inspections
Review work from MPBS/offshore teams and provide constructive feedback
Promote best practices, standardization, and knowledge sharing
Drive engagement and continuous improvement
Support simplification and automation of accounting and reporting processes in Elevate and Finance Transformation initiatives
Collaborate with Data Operations and SSC to strengthen new operating models and stabilize IFRS 17 BAU operations
Support accounting technical aspects of special projects
Build accounting models
Evaluate the financial impact of new products under GAAP/IFRS
Execute project deliverables in collaboration with Product, Actuarial, Distribution, and Regional/Group teams

Requirements

Skill in analyzing accounting ledgers using accounting software and Excel
Skill in proposing rational accounting processes through logical thinking
Skill in managing accounting processes with an understanding of internal controls
Skill in communicating closely with team members and other departments with an understanding of accounting processes
English proficiency to understand emails

Skills

Accounting software
Excel
Logical thinking
Internal controls
Communication
English email proficiency

Location

Tokyo, Japan

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

Not specified

Education Level

Not specified

Salary/Compensations

Commensurate with experience and abilities, according to company regulations
Commuting allowance provided (according to company regulations)
Variable bonus paid annually (based on individual and company performance)

Benefits

Social insurance (health, pension, employment, workers' compensation)
Benefit One
Various training programs (including English and Japanese)
Childcare and nursing care leave systems
Babysitter support system
Introduction of wiwiw system (support for returning to work after childcare leave)
Retirement plan

About the Company

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better.
Our mission is to make decisions easier and contribute to a better life.
We aim to be a leadership team for your growth and success.
We have a bold goal to be a leader driving industry transformation.
We strive to do our best every day.

Equal Opportunity

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At 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.
It 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 hr@manulife.com.