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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 500 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.
A Brief Overview
The Finance Manager, General Accounting, EMEA, manages the region’s accounts payable team as well as the team members responsible for banking, fixed assets, expenses, taxes and other general accounting processes for several businesses across EMEA.
The Manager is primarily responsible for the production and oversight of the statutory accounts and audit process for the relevant service companies as well as the general accounting processes for the regulated companies.
The role requires a strong process management skillset, and motivation to lead a team on analysing and optimising financial processes to improve efficiency and achieve business goals.
What you will do
- Manage the streamlining, including automation where possible, of key accounting processes for the region and manage the successful roll out to optimise financial operations.
- Manage processes to ensure appropriate controls and oversight are in place and functioning properly including but not limited to 4 eye review and reconciliations.
- Effectively manage the team members responsible for the general accounting, banking, expenses, taxes (in conjunction with Group Tax) and accounts payable deliverables across EMEA; coaching the team to adopt continuous improvement practices and enhance process management skills.
- Ensure a smooth month end process and review in detail monthly summary of results, including explanations of variances by understanding and validating management accounts and/or the relevant line items.
- Prepare financial statements, manage audits of assigned entities and prepare/review reports to management or governing bodies as required.
- Build strong working relationships across Finance and other relevant departments, including the Group centres, to ensure valid, accurate, complete and timely reporting.
- Provide appropriate analyses and insights to Financial Planning & Analysis.
- Co-ordinate and prepare tailored and timely responses to various stakeholders’ inquiries.
- Play an important role in important initiatives for the EMEA Finance team as relevant.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Accounting/Finance preferred.
- Professional accountancy qualification e.g. ACCA/ACA required.
- 6+ years auditing (or combined accounting and auditing) experience preferred.
- PeopleSoft or other accounting software applications experience preferred.
- Experience in financial services industry and/or team leadership experience preferred.
Skillset
- The type of person who will do well in this role can demonstrate the following:
- Curious mindset with a willingness to challenge the status quo and learn continuously;
- Experience of business analysis, process management and process improvement, with a track record of delivering change;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills demonstrating ability to share and impart knowledge and the ability to liaise with individuals across different departments and offices;
- Strong people management skills, demonstrating the ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members; including the ability to delegate key areas of responsibility and manage a geographically dispersed team;
- Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects;
- Strong ability to set goals and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously;
- Advanced knowledge of accounting/finance process and procedures;
- High attention to detail with a willingness to strive for process improvement and continuous development.
What you can expect from RGA:
Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.
