KKR US | Reinsurance Accounting Associate

Responsibilities

• KKR's Insurance Segment Accounting Operations team is responsible for producing timely and accurate financial results for our business stakeholder, ensuring strong control environment is supported in our organization and significant transactions are operationalized appropriately from accounting standpoint.
• Our team works across multiple locations to ensure highest quality of financial results.
• The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, continuous improvement focus and ability to multitask.
• This individual will work effectively within the broader Accounting Operations team, supporting our close process and various projects, as well as collaborate frequently with FP&A, Investments Accounting, Bermuda Finance and other organizational stakeholders.
• This role requires strong knowledge of accounting principles, including statutory accounting and GAAP, standard accounting processes, and SOX control frameworks.
• Ensure the processes in place support organizational needs, propose improvements in the operational framework, and drive efficiency initiatives.
• Perform monthly and/or quarterly closing procedures, including preparation and posting of reinsurance journal entries, performing account reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Support treaty administration, including settlements, cash movements, and statement validation.
• Assist in reviewing treaty documentation for accuracy against contract terms.
• Maintain standard reinsurance reports for internal management and regulatory use.
• Collaborate with actuarial, finance, and operations teams to ensure alignment on reinsurance balances and reserves.
• Serve as accounting support during onboarding of new transactions.
• Support ongoing automation and finance transformation projects.
• Assist with audit requests and maintain control documentation.
• Participate in special projects with cross-functional impact.
• Assist with ad-hoc requests, as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy and relevance.
• Big Four experience preferred (associate or higher).
• Experience with Oracle or SAP accounting systems preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in GAAP accounting standards and practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role.

KKR US

KKR US is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance).

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Boston, New York and Dallas.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance