Job Description

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:

Reporting to the Sr Manager Finance, this role is responsible for supporting all accounting and operational aspects of reinsurance transactions.

Accountabilities:

· Support all accounting and operational aspects of reinsurance transactions

· Create and refine processes to adapt to large and complex transactions

· Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting journal entries related to reinsurance activities and other related financial reporting calculations

· Analyze financial results and capital

· Provide guidance to in-house and offshore accountants in the preparation of accounts

· Prepare financial reporting disclosures related to reinsurance activities as required in SEC 10-K and 10-Q reporting and stand-alone reporting

· Provide quarterly analysis of financial results

· Coordinate between finance, actuarial, and legal departments on reinsurance matters

· Assist with various areas of the US GAAP, Bermuda Statutory and EBS close

· Implement, document, and maintain appropriate processes and controls in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements

· Participate in process improvement, automation, and finance transformation projects

· Determine proper accounting treatment of complex accounting transactions

· Manage internal and external audit examinations and requests

· Participate in other ad hoc projects as required

Qualifications and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree with a recognized accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, etc.)

· 5+ years’ progressively responsible accounting experience with 2 years of people leadership experience

· Knowledge and working experience with US and/or Bermuda STAT and US GAAP for reinsurance/insurance companies and life/annuity products and bulk annuity/pension risk transfer

· Experience with accounting for life insurance and annuities

· Experience with U.S., Bermuda, and UK regulatory regimes and reporting including EBS framework, RBC, and Solvency II

· Experience with Sarbanes Oxley

· Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel; experience with Power Query preferred

· Current knowledge of Oracle, Essbase, and Hyperion preferred

· Experience using Workiva (Wdesk) for financial reporting is preferred

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and demonstrate adaptability

· Perceptive self-starter with excellent problem-solving abilities

· Ability to effectively manage multiple projects at once

· Willingness to work overtime when required to meet deadlines

· Strong organization skills and attention to detail

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