Finance Analyst - Mid Level (Financial Reporting)

Work schedule: Mid shift (3:00 PM to 12:00 AM PH time)

Job Summary

The Finance Analyst is responsible for supporting month-end, quarter-end and ad-hoc financial reporting processes. The role will focus on preparing, analyzing, and maintaining a wide range of financial reports and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles, with experience in financial reporting and account reconciliations. This individual will also participate in process improvement initiatives and contribute ideas to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls. The Finance Analyst will work independently, demonstrate a proactive mindset, and adapt to evolving business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with quarterly GAAP close processes and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Support the preparation of internal management reports (MD&A).
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain a wide range of reconciliations across financial statements, subledgers, and data source.
• Independently identify, investigate, and resolve reconciliation breaks and variances through data validation, variance analysis, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare period-end journal entries accurately with proper documentation and error free submission.
• Liaise with Shared Services teams (Corporate, Tax, Accounts Payable, etc) on an as needed basis.
• Assist with resolving internal and external inquiries regarding ledger data as it pertains to various systems and account mappings.
• Support process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and data clean-up projects to strengthen controls and reporting transparency.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with internal control requirements and accounting policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support accounting operations and respond to ad hoc financial inquiries.

Required Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial reporting, corporate accounting, or accounting operations.
• CPA or similar professional designation strongly preferred.
• Experience in the insurance or reinsurance industry preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with complex general ledger systems and journal entry preparation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communications skills and proactively provide updates on task progress and promptly informing of any delays. Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to not only identify problems but determine the underlying causes and present possible resolutions.
• mid shift (5AM to 2PM EST during peak times and 3AM to 12PM EST during non-peak times)”.

Education

BS in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline