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This position supports the governance and administration of the global expense allocations and controls, department hierarchies, and line of business expense reporting which includes but is not limited to validating the accuracy of expense allocations, researching unexpected results, supporting business partners in the development of prorates, and processing post allocated adjustments.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain experience in expenses, global hierarchy management, and the planning processes while building relationships with a broad range of groups.
Key Responsibilities:
- Timely and accurate reporting of segment and entity expense results
- Review monthly results and perform research on identified anomalies
- Prepare and process complex allocation adjustment journals across entities and products
- Conduct research on post allocated expenses to support analysis of business results
- Assist in rationalizing the global department hierarchy structures
- Maintain auditable supporting documentation for year-end, internal/external audits, and SOX compliance
- Identify, implement, or strengthen internal controls in new and existing processes
- Assist in developing business requirements, documenting procedures and processes, and testing as needed
- Continually seek opportunities for improvement in accordance with LEAN principles and partner with internal and external teams to implement best in class processes
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:
- 4+ years of experience in financial reporting or analytic role
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and advanced formulas)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to plan, multi-task, prioritize, and solve problems in a timely manner
Preferred:
- Experience with Oracle systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance or equivalent work experience
Source: MetLife Real Estate Career Page
