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Reinsurance Group of America

Financial Accountant (Open to UK and Ireland)

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Mid level
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Mid level
The Financial Accountant will oversee general accounting processes, support regulatory reporting, and streamline accounting practices across EMEA.
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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 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 Financial Accountant, EMEA a key member of the Financial & Regulatory Reporting team, is responsible for general accounting processes for several businesses across EMEA and supports the financial and regulatory reporting team in preparing and checking financial and regulatory reports.

What you will do

  • Play a key role in the day-to-day general accounting processes for fixed assets, bank, and general expenses including payroll etc. as well as intercompany and tax settlements.
  • Support the regulatory reporting team in rolling forward, preparing and checking financial and regulatory reports and deliverables.
  • Work with the relevant teams to ensure a smooth and controlled month/quarter end process.
  • Contribute to the streamlining of accounting processes to achieve appropriate, efficient, effective and consistent accounting and reporting practices and procedures.
  • Support Financial Planning & Analysis with any insights and queries.
  • Respond to any internal or external queries on assigned work.
  • Play an important role in initiatives for the EMEA Finance team as required.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, preferred
  • Professional accountancy qualification e.g. ACCA/ACA required
  • 3-5 years PQE experience preferred
  • Experience with financial services preferred
  • Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft applications
  • PeopleSoft or other accounting software applications experience preferred

Skillset

The type of person who will do well in this role can demonstrate the following:

  • Detail-oriented, organised and focused on quality;
  • Good ability to work using own initiative, take ownership of assigned work and work well as part of a multi-location team;
  • Ability to effectively manage own workload through prioritisation, work within given timescales and manage time-sensitive activities simultaneously.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Curious to learn, understand and develop, with a can do attitude.

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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.

We’re excited to get to know you and connect your unique skills with our global opportunities. To create a modern and seamless experience, we use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process. This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates based solely on experience—without considering name, gender, or other personal details—and provide real-time answers through our chatbot. AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions. Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.

Top Skills

Accounting Software
Excel
Microsoft Applications
Peoplesoft

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