Position Overview
We are looking for an analyst level investment accountant to join our team to help drive and deliver our investment accounting functions. This is a great opportunity to advance your investment accounting skills in a fast paced and rewarding industry.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for supporting the investment accounting and reporting on a US GAAP, US Statutory and Bermuda Statutory basis for Athene USA
- Preparations of quarterly and annual reporting for consolidated US GAAP (10Q & 10K) and unconsolidated US Statutory filings (quarterly and annual footnote disclosures and investment schedules)
- Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations of investment data to GL for applicable bases of accounting
- Review of investment portfolio activity in the ePAM accounting system using proprietary data warehouse and reporter (ARCHIE)
- Prepare and post journal entries as needed within the close and reconciliation process
- Liaise with front office and upstream accounting and operations teams to resolve investment data issues
- Assist with all other SEC reporting requirements and respond to Investor/Analyst questions and comments
- Support internal and external audit requests
- Proactively seek to improve existing processes in order to meet new requirements and/or improve operational reliability and efficiency
- Successfully manage the control environment related to Investment Accounting, maintaining/enhancing Investment Accounting process documentation and provide support internal and external audit requests
- Support the financial analysis of operating results, balance sheets, and other key performance indicators related to annual planning, quarterly forecasting, and analysis against actual results
- Provide regular updates to investment accounting management keeping them abreast of any issues, shortcomings, or accomplishments of the team
- Stay abreast of market conditions, investment strategies, the changing accounting literature and regulatory guidance to ensure compliance in accounting and reporting
- Other relevant projects and tasks, as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3-5 years of accounting or analysis experience required
- Advanced Microsoft Excel experience required
- Experience preparing and presenting financial reports is strongly desired
- Proven ability to multi-task and adjust quickly in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to change priorities to meet critical deadlines
- Ability to work independently on assignments of various levels of complexity with minimal direction
- Knowledge of GAAP and Statutory financial accounting regulations preferred
- Knowledge of fixed income investments and applicable accounting guidance preferred
- PAM for Investments (PFI), Blackline or other investment accounting systems strongly desired
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Apollo provides equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, veteran status, gender/sex or sexual orientation, or any other criterion or circumstance protected by applicable law, ordinance, or regulation. The above criteria are intended to be used as a guide only – candidates who do not meet all the above criteria may still be considered if they are deemed to have relevant experience/ equivalent levels of skill or knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the role.