Individual Insurance - Senior Financial Control An

The professionalism and talent of our employees is what makes Manulife Financial a successful organization. As a leading provider of financial protection products and investment management services, we depend upon the performance, service, and support of many different business units. Job Description Individual Insurance - Senior Financial Control Analyst (12 Month Contract)-1000576 Description The Individual Insurance Centre (IIC) Finance Project Team is seeking a highly motivated, committed individual with a keen analytical ability and an enquiring mind. As a project representative for Finance, the successful candidate will have a sense of overall accountability on significant project with an accounting impact. Reporting to the Manager of Finance Projects, the Senior Financial Control Analyst is a key role in providing leadership and direction. This position offers the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of IIC related Administration Systems and the appropriate accounting. It is expected that this knowledge will be applied to a variety of projects related to reinsurance, rationalization of administrative systems and expansion of IIC products. As the Finance representative on key projects, this is a critical position and attention to financial impacts are paramount. The position requires accounting expertise and an understanding of systems. The ability to influence and negotiate with parties internal and external to Finance is essential for successful results. The Senior Financial Control Analyst is required to lead and coordinate business initiatives and document a wide range of tactical strategies from Business Specification Documentation to Escalation Procedures and Quality Control Requirements. Key Accountabilities: Build strong relationships with project partners and deal with crisis resolution Display strong business & technical knowledge and provide support to peers Provide analysis of product additions & enhancements projects for Accounting System changes via specification documentation and JAD sessions Deliver business specifications clearly defining requirements, testing and documenting Perform high quality assurance for IIC's Accounting Controls, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), and Financial Reporting Develop an understanding of related accounting, services and IIC Life products Develop test strategies and support development of test plans for function and user acceptance testing Document and train business end users on changes relating to project releases Identify processing errors or system trends and recommend alternate solutions Audit data integrity on calculations and investigate financial queries from multiple sources Provide assistance to support and monitor reporting (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual) Take initiative to identify and suggest efficiency improvements and new or expanded service standards. Manulife Financial's Individual Insurance organization is a leading provider of insurance products to Canadian families, individuals and businesses. We are recognized in the marketplace for our innovative products, excellent service and professional, expert advice. Qualifications Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to liaise with colleagues across the organization to resolve any project issues relating to accounting Proven ability to exercise flexibility and judgment in assessing business issues and associated risks while staying focused on project deliverables Strong analytical skills to develop and manage complex process flows Ability to establish priorities and manage tasks with accuracy and attention to detail Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new concepts and technologies Ability to negotiate assignments with team members Excellent PC software skills including spreadsheet/database design and management Graduate of a university or college Business, Finance, and or Commerce program or comparable education & experience Professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA) or near completion. Preferred Experience Proven Business Analysis experience for medium to large size project Knowledge of Individual Insurance products and administrative systems is helpful Insurance industry experience Lawson and other appropriate General Ledger system experience. About Manulife Financial Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 22 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily through John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers customers a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn $440 billion (US$ 420 billion) as at December 31, 2009. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com. Primary Location : CA-ON-*Kitchener / Waterloo Organization : Individual Insurance Finance Categories : Accounting, Analyst, Auditing Apply Online

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