Description
The Investment Accounting Group (IAG) at BlackRock provides accounting and regulatory data services to over 25 insurance clients with AUM of $285bn. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing accounting data, preparing and reviewing accounting packages and reporting schedules, and assisting in special projects and initiatives.
Key Accounting Responsibilities:
- Analyze accounting data and provide commentary regarding accounting results
- Prepare, review, and/or ensure distribution of various accounting packages and reporting schedules to clients according to specified timeframes
- Assist in special projects and initiatives to enhance the service offering
- Develop understanding of accounting policy and pronouncements to ensure reporting follows the standards
- Leverage technology to provide improved service to clients
Other Responsibilities:
- Ensure data reviews and checks are performed to validate accuracy and completeness of data used in reporting
- Complete all quarterly NAIC reconciliations with appropriate follow-up and resolution
- Assist in gathering all necessary information related audit requests
- Respond to daily requests for information from assigned clients
- Complete daily exception review with follow up and resolution
Qualifications:
- 4-8 years related work experience preferred
- Strong and effective communication skills to deal directly with clients and across all levels of staff and management
- Ability to prioritize and balance multiple requests without losing sight of overall objectives and deadlines
- Strong decision-making skills to make well thought out decisions based on the information provided and to obtain further assistance/clarification when necessary
- Strong attention to detail to ensure a high degree of accuracy
- Strong initiative to follow up on outstanding issues – identify what needs to be done and act
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office products
- Ability to identify and implement business process improvement discipline
- Technical and process improvement mindset to identify and drive improvements
Preferred:
- BS degree in Finance or Accounting or other related degree
- Knowledge of Insurance related reporting – US Statutory, Solvency II or IFRS also preferred
Development Value:
- This role provides opportunities to join a highly commercial area, working directly with clients and alongside colleagues in BlackRock Solutions, Technology & Operations.
Benefits:
- A wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Hybrid Work Model:
- BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all.