Senior Investment Accounting Analyst - (Open to Remote)

<p>You desire impactful work.<br /> </p><p><b>You’re</b> <b>RGA ready</b></p><p></p><p>RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its <i>World’s Most Admired Companies</i>, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.</p><p></p><p><b>Overview</b><br /><br />The <b>Senior Investment Accounting Analyst</b>, as part of the financial reporting team, analyzes investment data and reports to ensure financial results and analytics are accurate. This role also performs the reporting functions of investments, which include analysis of investment data, internal management reporting after the completion of the close process, and preparation of investment foot</p><p>notes and MD&A, and works on special projects as needed.<br /><br /><b>What you will do</b></p><ul><li><p>Prepares and reviews GAAP and STAT reporting disclosures. Navigates through substantial quantities of data, reports and statements to detect errors and gather financial information for reporting.</p></li><li><p>Performs detailed analysis of investment data and reports; provides solutions to resolve issues.</p></li><li><p>Gathers information to accurately understand and summarize issues, evaluates risk and challenges, works collaboratively to propose recommendations and works to implement approved changes.</p></li><li><p>Performs accounting functions and maintains and prepares month-end, quarter-end and annual reports for assigned asset and investment accounting areas, including ad hoc requests as needed.</p></li><li><p>Fosters a positive and engaged work environment.</p></li><li><p>Ensures compliance with GAAP, STAT, Tax and IFRS guidelines.</p></li><li><p>Coordinates and summarizes investment information for internal and external examiners</p></li><li><p>Works within Investment Accounting and with other functional areas to achieve efficient and effective accounting and reporting practices and procedures.</p></li><li><p>Responds to requests from other functional areas on various inquiries.</p></li></ul><ul></ul><p><br /><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Accounting/Finance or equivalent related work experience</p></li><li><p>Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) or CPA are preferred assets</p></li><li><p>5+\ or more years accounting or finance experience</p></li><li><p>Public accounting experience is preferred</p></li><li><p>Intermediate experience with GAAP accounting is preferred</p></li><li><p>Insurance/Reinsurance financial reporting experience is preferred</p></li><li><p>Produces results - action-oriented and high energy with the ability to quickly adapt to new methods. Can work under tight deadlines and high-pressure conditions</p></li><li><p>Advanced ability to set goals and handle multiple tasks, clients, and projects simultaneously</p></li><li><p>Ability to appropriately balance priorities, deadlines, and deliverables</p></li><li><p>Advanced level of investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives</p></li><li><p>Demonstrate the ability to review work</p></li><li><p>Ability to be flexible when needed, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability</p></li><li><p>Advanced oral and written communication skills demonstrating ability to share and impart knowledge; Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines</p></li><li><p>Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects</p></li><li><p>Advanced knowledge of accounting/finance theory and application and financial reporting</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in MS Office 365 (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and advanced Excel skills</p></li><li><p>Advanced knowledge of investments and investment accounting</p></li><li><p>Intermediate knowledge of investments and investment accounting would be an ideal asset</p></li><li><p>Progress towards FLMI or CFA Charter are nice-to-haves</p></li></ul><p></p><p>#LI-HYBRID</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>What you can expect from RGA:</b></p><ul><li><p style="text-align:left">Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.</p></li><li><p style="text-align:left">Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.</p></li><li><p style="text-align:left">Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Compensation Range:</b></p>$87,050.00 - $131,450.00 Annual<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.</p>

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