Reinsurance Accounting Associate

COMPANY OVERVIEW KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds.

KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. TEAM OVERVIEW 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.

We are a group of professionals committed to excellence, timeliness and effective collaboration across the enterprise. Our team works across multiple locations to ensure highest quality of financial results. As such, we work closely across other teams in Finance, Operations and Institutional groups.

We prioritize a culture of excellence, grit and collaboration. POSITION SUMMARY KKR seeks to recruit an Associate to focus on supporting our complex reinsurance accounting processes across the enterprise. 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Associate Reinsurance Accounting position is responsible for overseeing key accounting processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting regulatory compliance within KKR’s Insurance Segment while coordinating with other areas across the organization. This role requires strong knowledge of accounting principles, including statutory accounting and GAAP, standard accounting processes, and SOX control frameworks. This role will provide support to key stakeholders across the organization to design, implement and facilitate accounting operational processes and to analyze financial data to support business decision-making.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required in accounting or related field Certified Public Accountant preferred Big Four experience preferred (associate or higher) 4-8 years of related work experience with recent experience in insurance industry Experience with Oracle or SAP accounting systems preferred Advanced Excel skills Demonstrated expertise in GAAP accounting standards and practices Ability to wo