MetLife

Key Responsibilities:

·        Lead SOX walkthroughs and actively participate in audit requests

·        Lead query resolution meetings and promptly respond to external auditor emails

·        Assess the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, including design and operational effectiveness

·        Prepare/review monthly reconciliation statements and various other reports.

·        Identify potential risks and control gaps, and determine the severity of deficiencies

·        Suggest solutions and strategies to enhance internal controls and strengthen SOX compliance

·        Prepare/review Pay/No Pay decisions on the checks in exception by using decision making and analytical skills.

·        Collaborate with process owners, internal control teams, and external auditors to ensure robust financial reporting and governance

·        Maintain detailed audit work papers and reports

·        Ensure audit activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices

·        Coordinate with banks and LOB (business) for closure of open items

Skills Required:

·        Graduate in Accounting

·        Good knowledge of complete MS Office suite, MS Excel

·        Experience in financial, operational, and control testing

·        A strong understanding of accounting principles and internal control frameworks

·        Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and assess risks

·        Ability to identify and resolve issues, and recommend solutions to improve internal controls

·        Lead discussions with Stateside teams on various forums like review meetings, weekly virtual huddles etc.

·        Working knowledge on applications like ReconNet, Oracle, CUBUS, Cadency. The candidate should know how to prepare & trouble shoot excel based macros.

·        Ensure that the assigned targets are met in accordance with SLA and Internal standards.

Education

·        Graduate in Accounting