Associate- GAAP Reporting & Analysis

Apollo Global Management, Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Global Management, Inc. is seeking a skilled Accountant I to manage financial reporting tasks and collaborate with various teams. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, with 7+ years of GAAP accounting experience preferred, particularly in the insurance sector. The Accountant will engage in financial analyses, reconciliations, and support audits.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Oracle, Essbase, and Hyperion, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office. Apollo offers comprehensive benefits programs to support its employees and their families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience is required.
• 7+ years of GAAP accounting and reporting is required; insurance company experience is preferred.
• Completion of or interest in CPA and/or FLMI designations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial reporting related tasks for assigned entities/functions.
• Support the analysis of financial results and resolve variances in financial statements.
• Perform reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Collaborate with other teams within and outside of Finance.
• Assist with annual external audits.
• Assist with SEC and GAAP reporting.

Skills

GAAP accounting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle

Essbase

Hyperion

Workiva's Wdesk

Job description

About Apollo

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of June 30, 2024, Apollo had approximately $696 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

Position Overview

Athene is a great place to be! Our Accountant I position will report to the Director GAAP Reporting but will work independently with peers and leaders across the organization to manage and execute financial processes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs financial reporting related tasks for assigned entities/functions. Includes posting and verification of journal entries, hierarchy and report building, coordinating work requirements and deadlines from others, managing the Athene financial close process.
• Support the analysis of financial results and research and resolve variances and inconsistencies in financial statements by applying normal accounting techniques and standard practices.
• Performs reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Collaborate with other teams both within and outside of Finance to achieve mutual objectives and support problem solving.
• Assist with annual external audits and examinations including the preparation of work papers, analysis of data, and information gathering.
• Assist with SEC and GAAP reporting.
• Assist in the coordination and creation of GAAP ledger infrastructure and reports.
• Implement GAAP accounting policy for new business transactions.
• Assists with other finance projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience is required.
• 7+ years of GAAP accounting and reporting is required; insurance company experience is preferred.
• Experience with Workiva’s Wdesk solution is preferred.
• Experience with Oracle, Essbase, and Hyperion is preferred.
• Completion of or interest in CPA and/or FLMI designations is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to draw conclusions from research and report on findings.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office products such as Word and Excel.

Benefits

Apollo relies on its people to keep it a leader in alternative investment management, and the firm’s benefit programs are crafted to offer meaningful coverage for both you and your family.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Apollo provides equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, 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. Any job offer will be conditional upon and subject to satisfactory reference and background screening checks, all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals or certifications as required from time to time, and entering into definitive contractual documentation satisfactory to Apollo.

The firm and its affiliates comply with applicable discrimination and equal opportunities legislation in all of its jurisdictions and do not discriminate in employment or recruitment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.