As a member of the US FSSC, the Manager Financial Systems & Control will report to the Director, Financial Processes & Controls, and plays a critical role in supporting the development, validation, and operational execution of accounting models for new insurance products. This position combines technical accounting expertise, data processing, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate financial reporting and efficient implementation of new product initiatives.
You will operate within a team-based environment and requires strong communication, analytical, systems, and problem-solving capabilities.
Position Responsibilities:
Accounting Model Development:
Build and enhance accounting models to support new insurance product launches
Translate complex product features into structured accounting frameworks aligning with applicable accounting standards and internal policies
Coordinate with Global Finance to setup new accounts, accounting units, system codes, etc. in the general ledger
Model Testing & Validation:
Execute comprehensive testing of new accounting models using a variety of tools and methodologies
Review policy administration system accounting to general ledger postings to ensure completeness and accuracy
Identify, analyze, communicate and resolve discrepancies to ensure model accuracy and completeness
Partner with stakeholders to validate assumptions, inputs, and outputs
Data Processing & Systems Execution:
Run and manage large data files through financial systems and general ledger platforms
Support system integration efforts, ADH, Inventory Control, Treasury, AVR, General Ledger, related to new product implementations
Project Coordination & Reporting:
Provide clear and concise status updates to internal and external stakeholders and management
Track progress against timelines, identify risks, and escalate issues as needed
Support delivery of key milestones across multiple concurrent initiatives
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
Work effectively as part of a large, cross-functional team, including Finance, Actuarial, Operations, IT, and external venders and partners
Work with users and Group IT to revolve errors in accounting activity
Communicate complex financial and technical concepts in a clear and actionable manner
Foster strong working relationships to support successful project outcomes
Maintain strong process documentation
Required Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree concentrating in Accounting; CPA is an advantage
4+ years of accounting, preferably in life insurance
Knowledge of accounting/ledger systems, tools
Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage and organize priorities, troubleshoot, use judgment, and deliver timely and quality results
Strong professional judgment, accountability, customer service, and eye for efficiency improvements
Excellent written and oral communication skills and analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work both independently and collaborate with international team members and colleagues
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new applications quickly
We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want
We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words
As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see
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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
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