Finance Manager, Asia Real Estate Asset Management

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Job Description
Accountability Statements:

The Finance Manager of Asia Real Estate Asset Management will support the team by managing the property level financial reporting and operational activities of both direct and indirect real estate investments in Asia.

This role will receive both on-the-job training as well as coaching from senior members in the Asia and Global teams. Excellent exposure to real estate portfolio across regions and interaction with Manulife's General Account and local business units, 3rd party fund managers, asset managers, joint venture developers and operators.

Responsibilities:

• Review monthly property level financial statements and upload records to internal real estate accounting system - Yardi;
• Review monthly/quarterly property management report and financial status of each real estate investment; ensure financial records are current and accurate; and investigate and rectify irregularities;
• Review and prepare actual vs budget variance analysis and aging report;
• Liaise with both external and internal stakeholders for reporting requirements;
• Assist in preparation of annual budget, reforecast and business plan;
• Assist in collecting operational and financial performance data from various units and generate reports for regular management reporting;
• Coordinate year-end audit and liaise with external auditor;
• Support the team on any other ad-hoc projects including but not limited to acquisitions, due diligence, asset redevelopment/upgrade and dispositions.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

• Degree holder in accounting and/or finance with accounting qualification of HKICPA or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in real estate property accounting
• Hands on experience in property accounting and financial reporting
• Prior experience in Yardi Voyage is a definite advantage
• Solid knowledge in IFRS, accounting standards and statutory requirements
• Excellent presentation skills and communication skills, excellent in written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin)
• Good Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Yardi Voyage skills

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About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States and Manulife elsewhere. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2018, we had more than 34,000 employees, over 82,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving almost 28 million customers. As of December 31, 2018, we had over $1.1 trillion (US$794 billion) in assets under management and administration, and in the previous 12 months we made $29.0 billion in payments to our customers.

Our principal operations in Asia, Canada and the United States are where we have served customers for more than 100 years. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges and under '945' in Hong Kong.

Manulife is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and accessibility across the organization. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will consult with applicants contacted to participate at any stage of the recruitment process who request an accommodation. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.