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Technical Accountant

Functional Title: Technical Accountant
Corporate Title: Assistant Vice President
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time Employee
Country: Swiss Re US
Job Location: USA - New York


Job Description
This position is a part of the Asset Management Accounting Policy team and reports to the Asset Management Accounting Policy Team Leader.
The primary focus of the position is to perform accounting analysis of financial instruments, products and transactions that are directly or indirectly associated with the Asset Management business, assist with implementation of new accounting standards applicable to the organization (initially under USGAAP and prospectively under IFRS), and provide adhoc accounting advice to various functions/levels within and outside of the Asset Management function.
This position offers a unique growth opportunity to develop accounting expertise and understanding of a wide array of financial instruments and transactions, as well as hedging methodologies. It also offers exposure to the various levels of management in the Asset Management function, and to the entity-wide Accounting Policy Team through collaboration on various projects.
This position requires overtime work and may require work on weekends.
Primary responsibilities for this position are as follows:
Analysis and documentation of complex transaction terms and accounting treatment, which involves interaction with Business, Legal and Finance
Conducting accounting research and formulating application of the US GAAP framework to transactions, financial instruments, and hedging programs
Keeping current on new relevant US GAAP requirements
Assisting with the implementation of new US GAAP pronouncements and formulating relevant accounting policies
Participation in future implementation efforts around IRFS framework
Assisting in preparation and delivery of training programs for Finance and Business


Requirements
Undergraduate degree in Accounting
5-8 years in Public Accounting (Financial Services Industry exposure a strong plus) or 6-9 years of work experience in the financial services industry
Strong command of the US GAAP framework associated with:
consolidation, derivatives, hedge accounting, transfer of financial assets, fair valuation of financial instruments
Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and remain flexible
Ability to work independently
High degree of self-motivation
CPA license a strong plus
 
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