About the role#
This Accounting Summer Internship is a full-time position based in Toronto. It serves as a pathway to the CPA Development Program for students interested in pursuing a CPA designation. You will work alongside accounting professionals to gain technical experience, business insight, and leadership skills.
What you'll do#
- Support monthly and quarterly reporting deliverables.
- Prepare monthly reports and perform analysis related to your specific job functions.
- Assist with month-end production, including journal entries, budgets, and adjustments.
- Investigate financial ledgers, statements, and journals using Excel and other software tools.
- Lead efforts to improve existing reporting processes.
- Reconcile and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
- A solid foundation in general business principles.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
- Knowledge of Access and Visual Basic, as these are required for some roles.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Manulife
Manulife is an international financial services group based in Toronto. The company operates as Manulife in Canada, Asia, and Europe and as John Hancock in the United States. It manages over 1.3 trillion dollars in assets for approximately 34 million customers. The organization employs more than 34,000 people and works with over 116,000 agents.
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