MetLife

 EMEA US GAAP Financial Reporting Lead

Job Location: Warsaw, Poland

MetLife, Inc. is a leading global provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, serving 90 million customers. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, MetLife holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. It operates in nearly 50 countries worldwide and has circa 65,000 worldwide employees. 

Role Value Proposition:  

This position is accountable for the accounting of US GAAP adjustment entries as well as the preparation of a set of SEC regulatory disclosures for 10K/Q purposes. This position works with in-country and regional staff as well as Home Office Controllers and other Corporate departments.

This position reports to the EMEA US GAAP Senior Financial Reporting Manager

Key Responsibilities:

·        Prepares US GAAP adjustment entries required for the completeness of monthly US GAAP financial statements. Examples include separate account assets, fixed assets and trademark amortization, equity pick up, and DAC. 

·        Prepares the playbook for any one off unusual capital transactions. For example dividends, equity transfers, portfolio transfers, dissolution’s, liquidations etc.

·        Prepares Balance Sheet Account reconciliation and certification for COE entries. Ensures all accounts in COE ownership are correct and supporting documentation abides by the MetLife policy.

·        Prepares a set of SEC regulatory disclosures required for the preparation of the 10Q/K in cooperation with the countries/sub-regions and under the guidance of the US SEC team.

·        Monitors ICP reports throughout the close period to ensure all ICPs outages are being addressed. 

·        Assists in projects or ad hoc work run by the COE.

Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required:

·        Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent and Qualified Member of Professional Accounting Association (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

·        Strong understanding of US GAAP rules for Life Insurance companies.

·        5+ years of experience in Accounting/Controlling within Life Insurance.

·        Proven record of dealing with US Multinational reporting deadlines across multiple times zones.

·        Prior experience with international reporting including an understanding of the impact of foreign exchange.

·        Proficient in use of computerized financial systems. 

·        Knowledge of People Soft and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) (an advantage).

·        Effective in time management, planning and prioritization.

·        Works positively in changing environment and strives for continuous improvement in processes and tasks.

·        Ability to work within tight time constraints and multiple priorities.

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·        Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork and collaboration.