Role Value Proposition:
The Accountant – Regulatory Reporting role on the newly formed Life/Health US STAT Reporting Group provides a challenging opportunity for a motivated individual to gain experience preparing U.S. Statutory basis financial statements and related filings.  The Accountant will be able to forge lasting partnerships with a broad range of finance functions, including controllers, fin ops, TAG, investments, tax, and actuarial while learning high level STAT accounting concepts in all aspects of insurance accounting (ex: Reserves, Investments, Reinsurance).
Key Responsibilities:
• Timely and accurate reporting of Statutory financial results (Stat Audit, MD&A, Quarterly Filings and 4/1 filings); Collects and analyzes financial data, ensuring that reporting is in compliance with NAIC reporting regulations
• Coordination of comments/questions received on the filings
• Produces quarterly and annual RBC
• Play a key role in providing support for the annual audit and quarterly review activity with external and internal auditors; Completion of quarterly entries
• Assist with completing quarterly board slides
• Complete Form B filings and review Audit Checklists
• Setup and lead Flip the Page meetings for the Audit and MD&A
• Review of the ledger and subsequent follow up with groups that need to do additional entries
• Research accounting rules and regulations to make recommendations regarding company policy
• Perform various high-level analytical analyses over fluctuations in accounts and document results
• Continuously monitor, recommend, and implement process improvement initiatives to increase effectiveness and productivity
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:
• 5+ years’ experience in financial reporting and/or analytics role
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including but not limited to v-lookups, h-lookups, sumifs, links, and pivot tables
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have ability to analyze data and problem solve complicated transactions
• Ability to plan, multi-task, prioritize responsibilities
Preferred:
• Knowledge of Statutory Insurance concepts, principles, and reporting
• Experience with Workiva (Wdesk) and Alteryx
• Ability to modify, develop and improve procedures and policies to meet reporting needs/requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience
Business Category
Group Statutory Reporting
Number of Openings
1
At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
MetLife:
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 help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $651 billion of total assets under management as of September 30, 2020. We are ranked #48 on the Fortune 500 list for 2020. In 2019, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fourth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies.
MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.
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Requisition #: 116307