Senior Investment Accountant - Derivatives

Apollo

$97K — $146K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in investments, banking, and/or accounting
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
  • Knowledge of GAAP financial accounting regulations
  • Familiarity with statutory financial accounting regulations preferred
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Understanding of derivative instruments and hedge accounting guidance preferred
  • Public accounting experience and CPA designation preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage investment accounting close activities including journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Prepare U.S. Statutory, U.S. GAAP, and Bermuda Statutory financial documents
  • Review investment portfolio activity and related general ledger reconciliations
  • Lead continuous improvement projects and explore AI opportunities in accounting processes
  • Support financial analysis of operating results and key performance indicators
  • Assist with internal and external audit requests
  • Help implement a new derivatives management system

Benefits

  • Opportunity to gain experience in complex derivative instruments
  • Hands-on involvement in financial project improvements
  • Collaboration with internal and external audit teams
  • Possibility of developing AI applications in accounting functions
  • Engagement in implementing new technology solutions for better efficiency
Full Job Description
Purpose:
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Investment Accountant to support the continuous growth of Athene's derivative portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in derivative instruments including options, futures, forwards, and swaps.

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.
  • Assist with the implementation of a new end-to-end derivatives system.


Qualifications and Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience specifically in investments, banking and/or accounting, or relevant professional experience preferred.
  • 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.


$97,617.60 - $146,426.40 USD Annual

Annual Salary for this role is market competitive. Actual salary for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Depending on the role, a discretionary bonus plan or variable sales incentive may be included.

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