Senior Accountant

You desire impactful work.
 

You’Re Rga Ready

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

Under limited supervision, prepares and analyzes daily cash forecast for RGA entities . Reviews all electronic payment requests for proper authorization and supporting documentation and approves as appropriate. Researches cash flows for internal and external customers, and ensures proper accounting of Treasury activity.
 

What you will do

• Manages liquidity and develops cash forecasts for RGA entities, accounts, and currencies over various time horizons. Works with critical departments within RGA to ensure all cash needs are communicated to Treasury so that sufficient cash is maintained for all operational needs.
• Reviews all electronic payment requests for proper authorization, and supporting documentation. Ensures adequate cash balances to cover all payments initiated.
• Researches and resolves questions and issues relating to RGA cash flows on behalf of both internal and external customers.
• Reviews accounting entries before posting to general ledger and resolves any issues with related departments.
• Supports to invest excess cash balances until needed for disbursements or until cash is invested longer-term.
• Manages all treasury workstation updates and provides ongoing training of department personnel.
• Documents procedures for daily Treasury processes and keeps documentation current.
• Maintains high degree of accuracy and adheres to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent related work experience required
• Chartered Accountant or CPA certification or equivalent.
• 5+ Years treasury or cash management experience required
• Experience with treasury workstations and Bloomberg preferred
• PeopleSoft or other accounting software applications experience preferred
• Insurance/Reinsurance experience preferred
• Intermediate Word and Excel skills required
• Advance oral and written communication and organization skills; Ability to share and impart knowledge required
• Must be flexible and adaptive to change required
• Takes initiative and is accountable. Basic goal setting skills required
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deliverables. Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives required
• Complex investigative, analytical and problem solving skills required
• Knowledge of foreign currency markets and exchange rate determination required
• Ability to work well with all levels of management. Ability to work independently and within a team environment and participate in projects. required
• Understanding of accounting for currency derivatives preferred
• Advanced understanding of cash forecasting techniques preferred

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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.