Assistant Manager- Accounting Support

Description and Requirements
MetLife's "Global Reconciliation Support" Unit is seeking a Reconciliation System Technical Analyst to assist in the maintenance and future development of the ReconNET and Cadency systems used to perform daily and period end reconciliations. The successful candidate will have excellent applied technical skills, experience in Month End Certification Process, handling administrative tasks in Cadency application, processing high volumes of data, exposure to MetLife's ledger systems (e.g. PeopleSoft, HFM, etc.).
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Complete pre-certification Completeness checks (PeopleSoft GL to Cadency Reconciliations). 2. Handling admin activities in Cadency like user Assignments/reassignment, GL extract Uploads, managing month end tasks/schedules, certification support, system level reconciliation in accordance with SLA and deadlines. 3. Data completeness/Feed management/Job monitoring & Scheduling for ReconNet tool. 4. Develop & Configure Auto Match Rules. 5. Maintenance of database configuration(s). 6. Develop new data mappings to translate raw data into reconciliation tool-ready format. 7. Partner with Balance Sheet Account owners to obtain support and document reconciliation issues. 8. Experienced and capable of executing assignments as part of a team and independently within assigned timelines. 9. Assist in other Balance Sheet Control projects or initiatives as requested by stateside team. 10. Analyze and research discrepancies and do regular follow-ups with LOB's (line of businesses). 11. Ensure that the assigned targets are met in accordance with SLA and Internal standards. 12. Ensure adherence to established attendance schedules. 13. Review of the work performed by the Associate 14. Demonstrates strong analytical, prioritization & time management skills 15. Create and maintain process documentation
Knowledge and skills (general and technical)
General • Good computer navigation skills • Good keyboarding speed • Good knowledge of complete MS Office suite Process - Technical • Experience in various Reconciliation processes like Investments, Intangible Assets, Tax, Actuarial, Payables & Receivables, Cash, Suspense, Inter Company etc. • Understanding of Balance Sheet Certification, Variance analysis • Hands on expererience and working knowledge of Accounting, Reporting and Reconciliation applications like ReconNET, Cadency, Essbase, HFM, Oracle PeopleSoft GL, and CUBUS. • Knowledge of Lean principles and CMMI is preferred. Process - Communication Skills • Communication skills, Team communicates with MetLife employees at all levels including Controllers • Should be able to read, interpret business documents and possess excellent oral/written communication skills • Should be able to initiate and respond to unscripted oral / written communication
Other Requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training - if required) Good knowledge of on Accounting, Reporting and Reconciliation applications (for e.g. Cadency, Blackline, Oracle Account Reconciliation Cloud Services etc.), Essbase, HFM, Oracle PeopleSoft GL, and CUBUS. Knowledge of Lean principles and their application is preferred. Working Relationships
Internal Contacts • Manager for reporting performance, escalation handling, clarifying concerns, seeking feedback and support and monthly evaluation of performance. (and purpose of relationship): • Fellow Team members for seeking cooperation & clarification on process-related matters & aiding and support when required. • Subject Matter Expert for work thread related issues and escalated transactions.
About MetLife
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