Posted 9 days ago
Senior Investment Accountant - Derivatives
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Senior Investment Accountant responsible for derivative portfolio accounting, including journal entries, statutory and GAAP financial reporting, reconciliations, and leading continuous improvement projects.
About this role
We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.
Purpose:
Accountabilities:
- Responsible for the investment accounting close activities including the preparation of journal entries, management reports and account reconciliations.
- Prepare U.S. Statutory, U.S. GAAP, and Bermuda Statutory investment financial documents, footnotes and supporting schedules including consolidated U.S. GAAP (10Q & 10K).
- Review investment portfolio activity and perform related general ledger reconciliations.
- Lead continuous improvement projects and challenge current processes within the team, including identifying opportunities to leverage AI within monthly and quarterly close activities.
- Support the financial analysis of operating results, balance sheets, and other key performance indicators.
- Support internal and external audit requests.
- Assist with the implementation of a new end-to-end derivatives system.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 5+ years of experience specifically in investments, banking and/or accounting, or relevant professional experience preferred.
- Knowledge of GAAP financial accounting regulations required.
- Knowledge of statutory financial accounting regulations preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel experience required.
- Knowledge of derivative instruments and the applicable accounting guidance (including hedge accounting) preferred.
- Public accounting experience is a plus and CPA designation strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
$97,617.60 - $146,426.40 USD Annual
Annual Salary for this role is market competitive. Actual salary for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Depending on the role, a discretionary bonus plan or variable sales incentive may be included.
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