IFRS 17 Reporting Specialist

Job description

Description and Requirements The Team You Will Join Ready to make an impact? Our Controls, Analysis and Reporting team, led by the Chief Accounting Officer, is an integral part of the larger Financial Management Group at MetLife. Whether it’s taking charge of external financial reporting - from SEC filings to US GAAP and local regulatory standards - owning and supporting the general ledger and other financial systems, diving into accounting and internal controls, or leading expense management and corporate financial planning, you’ll play a vital force in shaping the financial future of one of the world’s leading institutions.

The Opportunity Join our Finance team as an IFRS 17 Reporting Specialist, responsible for supporting the timely and accurate preparation of IFRS 17 financial and regulatory reporting for Levant markets. You'll analyze financial data, ensure reporting accuracy and compliance, collaborate across teams, and drive process improvements through automation, analytics, and AI-powered solutions.

Key Responsibilities

The role will contribute to financial reporting, reconciliation s, analysis, controls, and process improvement activities while ensuring compliance with IFRS 17 requirements and regulatory deadlines. The position will also support automation, analytics, and AI-driven initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and quality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial reporting within an insurance company environment.
• Experience with insurance accounting, financial close, and regulatory reporting processes.
• Experience with financial analysis, reconciliation s, and reporting controls.
• Strong Command of Microsoft office tools, data analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI.
• Strong ability to leverage technology & AI to improve productivity and reporting efficiency.

Soft & Communication Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solvin g capabilities.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and identify key business insights.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear management commentary and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration across Finance, Actuarial, IT and regional teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for innovation, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Strong ownership, a ccountability, and teamwork skills
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools and technologies to enhance productivity, data analysis, reporting, and business decision-makin g.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of IFRS standards; IFRS 17 experience is highly preferred.