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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, 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.
A Brief Overview
The Senior Financial Accountant, EMEA (Financial Operations) reports to the Senior Financial Manager, EMEA (Financial Operations) and supports the SOX compliant, end-to-end financial operations processes under US GAAP for EMEA business.
The position requires experience of and demonstrated ability for ensuring the successful, cross-functional delivery of the financial life cycle of reinsurance transactions. This includes transaction initiation, ledger reconciliation and monthly financial reporting.
What you will do
Producing and reviewing manual journal entries for protection and financial solutions assumed and retro business not currently on administration systems.
Reviewing the validity, accuracy and completeness of financial reporting data populated from administration systems, including performing or reviewing reconciliations, and ensuring that key accounting controls and financial integrity are in place.
Driving adherence to group accounting policies and practices, including ensuring SOx compliance.
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with EMEA Administration/ Operations/Valuation managers and providing accounting/financial support as required.
Compiling analysis files for review of treaty level results monthly and assisting Management to understand any significant or unusual movements.
Support annual audit process including managing and respond to auditors’ requests and queries.
Liaising with other internal teams, including Admin Operations and Valuation, fostering spirit of co-operation with all departments.
Applying a mindset of continuous improvement as pertains to all finance accounting and operations processes, while maintaining a risk management focus.
Supporting other relevant tasks or projects as directed by the Head of Financial Operations, EMEA, and others as required.
Skills & Abilities
Attentive to detail, analytical; independent critical thinking.
Personal accountability, enthusiastic, positive approach and eager to acquire and transfer new knowledge and skills within the team.
Effective written, online and face-to-face communication skills that facilitates the understanding of complex transactions and aides effective resolution of issues/items.
Ability to multitask and work independently under tight deadlines.
Ability to analyse the consistency of information between a variety of systems and the awareness to escalate issues to mitigate risk as they arise.
The ability to manage cross-functional deliveries to ensure the successful overall delivery of financial information on a timely basis.
Familiar with and comfortable working in complex matrix organisation.
Proactive in own development, passionate about developing others, willingness to embrace new concepts and challenges.
Required
Chartered Accountant qualification with prior audit or financial control experience.
At least 5 years post-training experience within an insurance/reinsurance entity.
Preferred
Basic programming/automation experience (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI).
Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Previous experience of using a reinsurance administration system.
What you can expect from RGA:
Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.
We’re excited to get to know you and connect your unique skills with our global opportunities. To create a modern and seamless experience, we use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process. This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates based solely on experience—without considering name, gender, or other personal details—and provide real-time answers through our chatbot. AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions. Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.
