Accounting Specialist

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You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Accounting Specialist

Hours of work for this position range between 12pm EST - 10:30pm EST

Justification

• Responsible for retrieving key information once the stock market has closed for International Wealth & Individual Life (Independence Life) business lines
• Analysis of data will be required
• Assisting in daily and month end account reconciliations, completing reconciliations and providing detail in support of audits and research on outstanding account balances
• Processing and QC is required for the role
  
  

Job Description

• Responsible for retrieving key information once the stock market has closed for International Wealth & Individual Life (Independence Life) business lines
• Oversee the Nightly Pricing Process and perform NAV overrides to the system where necessary
• Work with key stakeholders and nightly batch processing partners
• Reconciliation of general ledger accounting for IFM
• Daily out of balance reporting for IFM
• Month End reconciliation
• Independently prepares reports and analyze data
• Maintain procedure documentation
• Provide follow up on requests that cannot be immediately resolved
• Processes ad hoc requests in a timely and accurate manner
• Research & resolution of outstanding variances, general ledger and control accounting
• Collaborating with internal partners to resolve outstanding variances in a timely manner
• Collaborating with International Fund Managers & Transfer Agencies
• Projects - working with QA, Prod Support, BSA’s, system/fund projects & enhancements
• Audit & Due Diligence, SOX SEC adherence, UAT Testing
• Month End Quarter End and Year End reporting and analysis
• Assisting in daily and month end account reconciliations, completing reconciliations and providing detail in support of audits and research on outstanding account balances
• Processing and QC is required for the role
• Overtime maybe required due to late publication of NAV’s
  
  

Education/Experience

• 2-3 years of industry experience (banking, accounting or insurance)
• Finance background preferred
• 3rd Level Qualification preferred (Accounting, Business/Finance)
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make decisions and use your own initiative when applicable
• Strong commitment to our clients and company reputation
• Exhibit professional and appropriate communication with both internal/external clients
• Contribute to a positive morale and a sense of team spirit by communicating effectively and openly with others at all times.
• Create a high-performance culture by working collaboratively with peers
• Desire to work in a Continuous Improvement environment
• Proven ability to successfully cope in a dynamic environment
• Strong commitment to quality and audit
• Strong research and follow-up skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to successfully cope in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  
  

Job Category:

Customer Service / Operations

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