This is an exciting opportunity to join a Finance team supporting reinsurance operations with a global reach. As an Accounting Analyst, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and efficient expense management, directly contributing to the integrity and performance of our Barbados-based entities. This role supports our mission by enabling timely, reliable financial insights that drive informed decision-making across the organization. You’ll gain valuable experience working in a collaborative, cross-time-zone environment, while developing your technical and analytical skills in a fast-paced, supportive setting.

Position Responsibilities:

Reconciliation of General Ledger accounts including Intercompany Accounts, Prepaid Expenses, VAT, Accounts Payable

Preparation of monthly journal entries

Movement of Investments, tracking purchases, sales, gains and losses, accretion and amortization of discount

Preparation of wire transfer requests for settlement of amounts payable under the various reinsurance and investment agreements.

Maintain and reconcile petty cash

Preparation of intercompany invoices

Liaising with external auditors

Assist with responding to queries from other divisions

Provide support on various projects as required to improve workflow, enhance efficiencies and create a better working environment for the Barbados Operations

Required Qualifications:

University Degree in Finance or Accounting and working towards a recognized international accounting qualification

Minimum 3-5 years of working experience in the financial industry

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong foundation in accounting principles and practices

Proficient in financial reporting and data analysis

Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

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

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

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 recruitment@manulife.com.

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