Please note that this opportunity is based in our Montreal office. Bilingual proficiency in both English and French is required for consideration.
At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Accounting Analyst Winter Co-op is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark.
Are you on the path to earning your CPA designation? Our Accounting Analyst Co-op at our Montreal office offers hands-on experience and a direct pathway to the CPA Stage Experience Program. This opportunity is ideal for motivated undergraduate students seeking real-world experience in accounting and finance. As an intern/co-op you'll support daily operations, collaborate with professionals to improve automation processes, and assist in preparing management reporting decks. This nurturing environment will help you develop essential skills for a successful accounting and finance career.
Position Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of back-office operations and effectively execute daily controls.
- Support daily production activities within operations, providing critical assistance to the team.
- Collaborate with technical experts to design and improve automation processes for greater efficiency.
- Assist in the preparation and compilation of management reporting decks.
- Analyze and address complex operational challenges.
- Gain hands-on experience with Power Apps and other major ABOR platforms.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related fields; actively pursuing CPA designation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform tools, including PowerApps, Power BI, and Power Automate.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables, and complex formulas.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
- Fully bilingual (French/English): The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French in order to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.
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.
- As part of our program, you will gain early access to Manulife John Hancock's premier early talent program, GRO, tailored to graduating students! This program is designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive.
Application Instructions
- Submit your resume, cover letter, academic transcript, and work term evaluation (if any) in one PDF file.
Salary range is expected to be between: $48,800.00 CAD - $60,500.00 CAD
The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. The annual salary will be pro-rated based on the length of the work-term.
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.
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 hr@manulife.com.
