Sr. Global Accounting QA Analyst

The Senior Accounting QA Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the organizations’ financial reporting and accounting processes.  The position is responsible for conducing quality reviews, identifying discrepancies, and working with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.  This role will leverage their extensive accounting knowledge to develop and execute QA testing plans, ensuring processes meet the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.  

Primary Job Responsibilities

Quality Assurance Testing -65%

• Develop and implement QA testing strategies and methodologies to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reports.
• Conduct thorough reviews of accounting processes, financial statements, and reconciliations to identify errors, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement.
• Perform detailed testing of key controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Independently performs substantive and control assessments of balance sheet reconciliations and related controls and procedures in specialized area. 
• Support assessment planning and prioritization and ensures gaps identified are clearly articulated in the monthly report and resolutions are escalated to management. 
• Execute and report on the effectiveness of Assurant’s balance sheet reconciliations across functional areas including, Finance, Actuarial, Claims, Tax, Investments, Premium Accounting, business operations, and technology.

Process Improvement -15%

• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and IT teams to identify and address process inefficiencies and risks.
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Monitor the implementation of process improvements and provide ongoing feedback to ensure sustainable change.
• Contribute to the achievement of process improvement, best practices, and standardization of balance sheet reconciliation and QA activities.

Compliance and Reporting - 5%

• Ensure all financial reporting complies with applicable accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, analysis, and explanations as required.

Documentation and Training - 5%

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of QA processes, findings, and corrective actions.
• Supports training of team members programs to accounting and finance staff on QA processes, best practices, and new procedures.
• Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to QA processes and accounting controls.

Analysis and Reporting - 5%

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and potential issues that may impact the integrity of financial reporting.
• Prepare and present QA findings and recommendations to senior management, highlighting areas of concern and proposed solutions.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of QA activities and their impact on overall financial accuracy and compliance.

Collaboration - 5%

• Mentor and guide junior QA analysts or accounting staff in QA methodologies and best practices.
• Act as a liaison between the accounting department and other business units to ensure alignment on QA goals and objectives.

Required Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience

• 5 + years of experience in accounting
• 2 + years of audit, or financial QA roles, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Other requirements

• Financial Services Industry experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with data analytics tools.
• Advanced spreadsheet, database, data analysis skills.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant accounting standards and regulations. Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.

Ability to lead initiatives, mentor junior staff, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

At Assurant, we celebrate the differences that make us who we are. By assembling extraordinary teams from a variety of races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, experiences, and abilities, we’re able to better reflect the global communities where we live and work. By working to remove barriers, we ensure equity for everyone. The pursuit of inclusion rests with each of us. Because it’s only by listening to and representing the unique voices of every individual that we can innovate for all.

For further information about Assurant, please visit our website: https://www.assurant.com/