Senior Investment Accountant - Derivatives
Athene · West Des Moines, IA · 2 days ago
Accounting$98k–$146k/yrFull-time
Purpose
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Investment Accountant to support the continuous growth of Athene’s derivative portfolio.
Accountabilities
- Responsible for the investment accounting close activities including the preparation of journal entries, management reports and account reconciliations
- Prepare U.S. Statutory, U.S. GAAP, and Bermuda Statutory investment financial documents, footnotes and supporting schedules including consolidated U.S. GAAP (10Q & 10K)
- Review investment portfolio activity and perform related general ledger reconciliations
- Lead continuous improvement projects and challenge current processes within the team, including identifying opportunities to leverage AI within monthly and quarterly close activities.
- Support the financial analysis of operating results, balance sheets, and other key performance indicators
- Support internal and external audit requests
- Aid in the implementation of a new end-to-end derivatives system
Qualifications and Experience
- 5+ years relevant experience specifically in investments, banking and/or accounting required
- Knowledge of GAAP financial accounting regulations required
- Knowledge of statutory financial accounting regulations preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Excel experience required
- Knowledge of derivative instruments and the applicable accounting guidance (including hedge accounting) preferred
- Public accounting experience is a plus and CPA designation strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience required