Investment Accounting Analyst

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated•Chesterfield, MO

2d•$78,080 - $110,860

About The Position

Analyze investment data and reports to ensure financial results and analytics are accurate. Perform investment reporting functions, including analysis of investment income data and preparation of internal management reports. Work on special projects as needed. Review investment data and reports, identify and resolve issues, coordinate investment information for internal and external examiners, and collaborate with Investment Accounting and other functional areas to support effective accounting and reporting practices. Perform accounting functions and prepare month-end, quarter-end, and annual reports for assigned asset and investment accounting areas while ensuring compliance with GAAP, STAT, Tax, and IFRS guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent related work experience.
At least 3 years of accounting or finance experience.
Basic Microsoft Word skills and advanced Excel skills.
Ability to adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and high-pressure conditions, set goals, and manage multiple tasks, clients, and projects while balancing priorities and deliverables.
Advanced investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance detail with departmental goals and objectives.
Flexibility, initiative, and accountability.
Ability to work effectively in a team and participate in department or team projects.
Ability to liaise with individuals across operational, functional, and technical disciplines.
Intermediate knowledge of accounting and finance theory and application, and financial reporting.
Intermediate oral and written communication skills, including the ability to share and impart knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) or CPA.
Public accounting experience.
Intermediate experience with GAAP accounting.
Insurance or reinsurance financial reporting experience.
Intermediate knowledge of investments and investment accounting.
Intermediate Tableau skills.
Progress toward an FLMI or CFA Charter.

Responsibilities

Review investment data and reports, analyze issues, and provide solutions.
Gather information to understand and summarize issues, evaluate risks and challenges, recommend changes collaboratively, and implement approved changes.
Coordinate and summarize investment information for internal and external examiners.
Collaborate with Investment Accounting and other functional areas to improve accounting and reporting practices and procedures.
Respond to inquiries from other functional areas.
Perform accounting functions and maintain and prepare month-end, quarter-end, and annual reports for assigned asset and investment accounting areas.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, STAT, Tax, and IFRS guidelines.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work on special projects as needed.