Job Description

Position Overview

Responsible for processing data, system business functionality, accounting, analysis and reconciliation for investment accounting systems and strategies related to all asset classes. Works on special projects as needed.

Responsibilities

* Performs accounting functions and prepares month-end, quarter-end, and annual analysis for assigned accounting areas.
* Provides solutions to resolve issues and navigates through large quantities of data to detect errors and gather financial information.
* Gathers information to accurately understand and summarize issues, evaluates risks and challenges, and works collaboratively to propose recommendations and implement approved changes.
* Performs test work related to system and process enhancements and upgrades.
* Works with other functional areas within RGA to achieve efficient and effective accounting and reporting practices and procedures and responds to and requests from other functional areas on various inquires.
* Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent related work experience
5+ years accounting or finance experience

Preferred:
Progress towards Masters Degree and/or CPA
Progress towards FLMI
Enterprise reporting experience
Experience with Statutory or GAAP accounting
Insurance/Reinsurance financial services experience and/or investments accounting experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required:
Advanced Excel skills
Ability to be flexible when needed, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability
Intermediate oral and written communication skills demonstrating ability to share and impart knowledge
Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions
Intermediate level of investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills
Intermediate interpersonal skills
Ability to set goals and handle multiple tasks, clients, and projects simultaneously; Ability to appropriately balance priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects
Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives
Ability to manage multiple projects or teams and set applicable goals
Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional and technical disciplines
General business knowledge

Preferred:

* Intermediate knowledge of investments and investment accounting
* Basic SQL/Query skills

Company Overview

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is one of the largest global providers of life reinsurance, with offices around the world. RGA delivers expert solutions in individual life reinsurance, individual living benefits reinsurance, group reinsurance, financial solutions, facultative underwriting and product development. Our mission is to enhance our clients prosperity by supporting their financial and risk management capabilities.

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