The Assistant Manager - Operations supports US Pension products and is responsible for reporting, analysis, and maintaining internal controls, requiring strong accounting knowledge.
Description and Requirements
This position is within the US Controllers Department supporting the RIS America segment and will be responsible for and support US Pension products, supporting internal and external GAAP and STAT reporting, as well as supporting the RIS STAT process and new product implementation. The position is responsible for developing and enhancing existing reporting, analysis and controls; (2) monthly and quarterly close analysis and reporting.
Accounting knowledge and basic understanding of Reinsurance, as well as reporting and analysis skills are essential for this position. The position has regular interaction with financial associates with the CFO, Reinsurance, Valuation, and TAG areas.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the reporting for the US Pensions, GAAP and STAT reporting.
* Continually evaluate and validate the accuracy of product financial results
* Prepare and/or consolidate monthly and quarterly analysis including, trends, actual versus projection and comparison to prior periods
* Conduct accounting walkthroughs with external business partners and prepare proper documentation including Note to Files on key accounting items
* Update relevant footnote templates and disclosures and other analysis as required
* Maintain required SOX documentation for controls
Focus on ensuring adequate internal control process and development on internal controls to ensure accurate financial and assist with other finance transformation initiatives.
* Lead or participate in special projects as needed
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or an applicable field of expertise / CA Inter
Skills required:
* Demonstrated technical aptitude - strong proficiency in Microsoft Office software packages, including an advanced knowledge of Excel.
* Excellent oral and written communication / interpersonal skills
* Ability to communicate accounting concepts concisely and clearly in a manner that both financial & non-financial audiences can understand.
* Able to manage time efficiently and prioritize responsibilities and meet company deadlines
* Strong background in accounting and/or finance required - 8+ years - with a firm understanding of accounting concepts, principles and practices.
* Prior experience in reporting developing, maintaining and executing ad-hoc and standard reports.
* General Ledger functional knowledge and proficiency.
* Good knowledge on GAAP and STAT reporting
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
#BI-Hybrid
This position is within the US Controllers Department supporting the RIS America segment and will be responsible for and support US Pension products, supporting internal and external GAAP and STAT reporting, as well as supporting the RIS STAT process and new product implementation. The position is responsible for developing and enhancing existing reporting, analysis and controls; (2) monthly and quarterly close analysis and reporting.
Accounting knowledge and basic understanding of Reinsurance, as well as reporting and analysis skills are essential for this position. The position has regular interaction with financial associates with the CFO, Reinsurance, Valuation, and TAG areas.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the reporting for the US Pensions, GAAP and STAT reporting.
* Continually evaluate and validate the accuracy of product financial results
* Prepare and/or consolidate monthly and quarterly analysis including, trends, actual versus projection and comparison to prior periods
* Conduct accounting walkthroughs with external business partners and prepare proper documentation including Note to Files on key accounting items
* Update relevant footnote templates and disclosures and other analysis as required
* Maintain required SOX documentation for controls
Focus on ensuring adequate internal control process and development on internal controls to ensure accurate financial and assist with other finance transformation initiatives.
* Lead or participate in special projects as needed
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or an applicable field of expertise / CA Inter
Skills required:
* Demonstrated technical aptitude - strong proficiency in Microsoft Office software packages, including an advanced knowledge of Excel.
* Excellent oral and written communication / interpersonal skills
* Ability to communicate accounting concepts concisely and clearly in a manner that both financial & non-financial audiences can understand.
* Able to manage time efficiently and prioritize responsibilities and meet company deadlines
* Strong background in accounting and/or finance required - 8+ years - with a firm understanding of accounting concepts, principles and practices.
* Prior experience in reporting developing, maintaining and executing ad-hoc and standard reports.
* General Ledger functional knowledge and proficiency.
* Good knowledge on GAAP and STAT reporting
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
#BI-Hybrid
Top Skills
Excel
MS Office
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