Position Summary

Perform a variety of accounting reconciliation functions to report financial information in accurate and timely manner. Follow-up with departments for closure of accounting open items / issues. Maintain data and records in accordance with the general guidelines developed. Responsible for supervisory support to associate accountants through transaction monitoring to deliver results as per SLA targets and timelines. Produce weekly / monthly / quarterly reports.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end record to report activities within the finance function.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements/reports.
• Support external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Execute month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Manage intercompany transactions, Reconciliations, Monthly Wire Transfers, Journal Entries for accruals, payments, receipts, and adjustments.
• Work on Financial analysis for preliminary expenses report, variance analysis between budget vs. actual and provide insights into financial performance and trends.
• Ensure that the assigned targets are met in accordance with SLA and Internal standards.
• Ensure that the quality of transaction is in compliance with predefined parameters as defined by Process Excellence.
• Ensure adherence to established attendance schedules.
• Work closely to seek approvals from Controllers & Regional CFOs for invoices.
• Working with internal departments for various reports like HR, AP, FP&A, Fixed assets & CSC team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education

• Graduate in Accounting / Commerce / with at least 15 years of education.

Experience

• Minimum 2- 4 year of work experience in a related field is required. Experience in Insurance / finance organizations, Banks shall be preferred.
• Experience required in reconciliations, intercompany, transfer pricing reporting, general accounting, is preferred.
• Perform a variety of reconciliation functions to report financial information in an accurate and timely manner
• Perform research on variances by using various reconciliation tools like People Soft
• Follow-up with different departments for closure of issues in timely manner
• Produce Monthly, quarterly and annual report production

Knowledge and skills (general and technical)

• Strong knowledge of Accounting principles
• Knowledge about the Insurance industry in US
• Good computer navigation skills
• Good keyboarding speed
• Good knowledge of complete MS Office suite, MS Excel
• Proficiency in English
• Communication skills - should be able to read, interpret business documents and excellent oral/written communication. Should be able to read and write unscripted communication.
• Analytical and decision making skills
• Escalate issues if required
• Data gathering ability/ Eye for detail
• Team work/ Managing Self / Adaptability
• Ability to work successfully in production driven environment
• Adaptability to change
• Ability to work on routine/standardized transactions
• Self-disciplined and result oriented
• Ability to multi task
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in multiple shift timings as per business requirement

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Lean principles and application.
• Prior experience of working on applications like PeopleSoft, Hyperion (Asia)

MetLife:
MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the worlds leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
We are ranked #44 on the Fortune 500 list for 2019. In 2019, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fourth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies.
MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.
MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.