At Manulife, we believe in investing in the future starting with you Our GRO program is a boldnew approachto early talent development, designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive. GRO is Manulife’sflagshipearly talent program.It’smore than just ajob,it’sa launchpad for your career. GRO offersa consistent, high-quality experience for recent graduates across the organization.

The GRO CPA Development program is a 24–30-month program that offers dynamic experienceswith possible rotationsacrossWealth and Asset Management, Financial Reporting, Expense Management, Internal Audit, Corporate Controller, Taxation, Internal Controls, External Reporting, and Financial Planning & Analysis.You’llget formal support throughout your CPA journey including a CPA mentor, paid study time off, financial support forcoursesand Professional Final Exams. As part of GRO,you’lljoin a vibrant community of peers, benefit from professional development sessions, core skills training, mentorship, leadership exposure,and be empowered to growinto afuture-ready finance leader.

Position Responsibilities:

- Provide support and manage aspects of monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analysis
- Supportaculture of continuous improvement through ongoing analysis of procedures and process automation
- Collaborate with management to highlightpossible risksand opportunities while taking initiative to escape issuesimpactingfinancial results
- Support the needs of our evolving organization through the development of reportsandleveragingcutting-edgeAI tools todelivernew insights into financial and businessperformance

Required Qualifications:





- Expected graduation of 2026from an accredited university and committed toattaininga CPA certification, and will be eligible forCPA Professional Programupon graduation
- Well-developed interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
- Solution-orientedmindsetwith strong analytical andproblem-solvingskills
- Self-starter and team player witha high levelof initiative, strong work ethic and the ability to gather, synthesize, organize, and report information
- Strongproficiencyin Exceland the ability to bring a forward-thinking approach byutilizingAI and automation to improve processes, enhance insights, and support continuous improvement within the team
- Aptitude toidentifyand make impactful recommendations, improve existing and developing new processes

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.

Salary range is expected to be between

$60,000.00 CAD - $75,000.00 CAD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location.

Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable advantages, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D; insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.

Supplemental Questionnaire:

1. Manulife’s values are: “Obsess about Customers”, “Do the right thing”, “Think Big”, “Get it done together”, “Own it”, and “Share your humanity”. Our Values are the guideposts that will help us achieve our bold Mission: “Decisions made easier; Lives made better”.Our values define who we are and how we work together: we are a digital, customer-centric market leaderthat’sleading the changecustomersdemand. Please tell us which value resonates with you the most. Please provide examples from your past experiences that help support your answer. (max. 150 words)
2. Are you currentlypursuing a CPAdesignation? (Yes/No) a. If yes, whatis your expecteddate forwritingtheCFEexam?

- September2027
- September2028
- Starting Recent Program in January 2027
- Already completed CFE<

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