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Financial Reporting AccountantWho we are
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance in approximately 70 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets and manage risks.
We’re also committed to making a positive difference for our colleagues and in the communities where we work and live. We encourage colleagues to give back to the causes they care most about, supporting these efforts through our Volunteer Time Off and Matching Grants Programs.
Get to know the business
Corporate operations provide a wide range of services to the organization such as finance, internal audit, communications, security and human resources.
About the roleWhat you need to know:
- Assist preparation of AIG Europe SA Board reporting including -
- Quarterly financial reports preparation for presentation to the Board
- Annual financial statements including all supporting documentation and playing a key role In supporting the external audit signoff process
- Support the transformation of the Controlling teams to achieve –
- Increased data quality in the ledgers to reduce manual intervention
- Process consistency and effectiveness across all AESA branches
- Help drive the performance of the India Finance Centre
- Build out ledger based management reporting capabilities, including
- Working with FP&A, Business Partners and Actuarial to drive internal and external reporting consistency, in particular around stat/GAAP reconciliation and underlying analytics
- Contribute to budget and forecast process to ensure consistency and accuracy across stat and GAAP bases
- Assist Solvency II reporting and Regulatory reporting
- Assist the preparation of local statutory returns across the region including communication to the local finance teams, outsourced professional service firm (EY) and the AIG Indian Finance Centre.
- Provide support to the Financial Reporting Manager for External Audit (PWC), Actuarial, Risk and Tax teams for all financial reporting topics and issues
What we’re looking for:
Key Capabilities:
- Financial Acumen and Technical Skills: Strong background in financial reporting under IFRS and US GAAP. Experience in accounting policy implementation and compliance, preparation of financial statements and performing analysis of the results. Knowledge of Lux GAAP and/or European GAAPs preferred.
- Analytical skills: Good analytical skills ability to review and analyse financial data and explain results. Ability to concisely communicate technical points and analytics to numerous stakeholders across varied locations
- Team Skills: Able to work cohesively in a matrix structure. Ability to deal with ambiguity and to perform as part of a team during periods of uncertainty and/or change.
- Possessing an execution oriented process improvement mind-set and able to deal with and anticipate change.
- Ability to deliver continual process improvement.
Key Experience:
- Post graduate experience in a “Big 4” accounting firm and/ or relevant corporate or business finance role in a complex, multinational corporation.
- Experience within an insurance organisation of financial reporting
- Proven capability of managing a large financial reporting team with multiple functions
- Finance project or transformation experience
- Technical accounting expertise with understanding and interpretation of accounting policies under US GAAP and IFRS
- Graduate Qualified Accountant or equivalent
- Prior work experience in a multinational organisation with varied geographical location and matrix reporting structure preferred
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.
To learn more please visit: https://www.aig.com/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
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Functional Area:
FA - Finance
Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%
Relocation Provided: No
AIG Europe S.A. (Ireland branch)
