Senior Accounting Analyst

Position Overview

Under limited supervision, provides key accounting support, including Annual Statement support, for GFS financial reinsurance transactions to RGA corporate Finance, ceding companies and retrocessionaires. Prepares support for monthly US GAAP fee accruals and quarterly statutory estimates for RGA Finance and client companies

Responsibilities

• Review original ceding company accounting settlements for highly sophisticated, individually tailored reinsurance agreements for compliance with treaty terms.
• Ensure accurate and timely treaty reporting and settlement including all related agreements. Work with client to resolve differences.
• Review treaty experience compared to expected/plan results. Work with in-force Risk Management to investigate and obtain additional information as needed regarding unexpected results.
• Assess treaty experience results and alert appropriate parties in GFS if potential issue exists.
• Maintain excellent on going client relationships. Assist client with implementing and understanding treaty provisions as needed.
• Provide retrocessionaire reporting for assigned treaties. This includes current quarter estimates and variance explanations when reporting actual results.
• Support review and update to SOX process documents and provide audit support for SOX audits as needed
• Work with RGA Finance to resolve any general ledger P&L and balance sheet variances
• Participate in special projects, committees as needed.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent related work experience
• 8+ years financial accounting or auditing experience including GAAP experience
• Basic Word, strong Excel, and basic SQL/Query skills
• Advanced oral and written communication and organization skills
• Must be flexible and adaptive to change
• Takes initiative and is accountable
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deliverables.
• Complex investigative, analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to share and impart knowledge
• Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives
• Advanced knowledge of accounting/finance and general ledger applications
• Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines.
• Ability to work well with all levels of management
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department projects.

Company Overview

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The general pay range for this position is $85,000-$125,000 per year. 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 maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

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