1. Kia Yarbrough
Email: kcy72@msn.com Tel (732)236-8649
SUMMARYOF QUALIFICATIONS___________________________________________________________
A manager with over 10 years experience in financial reporting, insurance, operations management, and financial
analysis. A hands-on leader who motivates, trains, and provides guidance to teams to ensure accurate and consistent
results that exceed expectations. A self-starter acknowledged for dependability, accuracy, expertise, and ability to
meet aggressive deadlines in a demanding and high-pressure environment. A strategic problem-solver equipped
with the ability to work across all levels of an organization in order to achieve results.
PROFICIENCIES___________________________________________________________________________
Oracle Financials, Oracle Business Intelligence, SQB, FDW (Hyperion Essbase), XBRL, PAM for Securities,
Impromptu, Cognos Report Net, Business Objects, Smart Stream General Ledger, Federal Liaison Services (FLS),
FDCS, Advanced Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Lotus Notes, Commerce Clearing House
(CCH), Mercury ITG, Clarity 7.0, Workiva CHARMS, PASS 2.0, MSS (E Job & Comp), ETM, PeopleSoft 7.0,
Taleo, GETS
EXPERIENCE_____________________________________________________________________________
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC, NEWARK, NJ 1997-Present
Manager, Financial Reporting (2014-Present)
Corporate Controllers-Newark, NJ
Support internal and external reporting requirements related to consolidated financial statements for Prudential
Financial, Inc. and its subsidiaries
Preparation , review, and analysis of various footnote disclosures for inclusion in 10-K/10-Q
Coordination and preparation consolidated financial results , surveys and filings
Collaboration with various business partners: BU Finance teams, SEC Reporting, FED Reporting, ALM,
Accounting Policy, Actuarial, and Audit, on accounting and reporting issues
Oversee maintenance related to the GAAP Supplemental Schedules for PFI disclosure reporting
Oversee XBRL SEC responsibilities and filings
Collaborate with Law to prepare quarterly Litigation analysis for senior management
Maintenance of SOX controls and documentation
Perform SOX Interim and rollforward testing on various SEC disclosures
Manage one staff accountant and one associate manager
Manager, Accounting Policy and Procedures (2013-2014)
Individual Life Insurance-Newark,NJ
Documentation and support of accounting requirements needed for the Individual Life and Annuities businesses.
Foster collaboration and trust with business partners. Strategic advisor to business partners.
Project management and accounting oversight for Individual Life projects and product releases.
Ensured that accounting treatment for complex transactions conforms to appropriate GAAP,SEC, and
NAIC guidance and is consistent with accounting policy established at the enterprise level.
Developed, promoted and supported internal control standards to ensure compliance with Enterprise
Accounting Policies and Procedures.
Tested accounting transactions to ensure correct STAT and GAAP reporting within the administrative
systems.
Updated Controllers Accounting Memorandums and accounting procedures as they relate to new business
requirements.
Supported Life and Annuity Financial Reporting in research and resolution of accounting, reporting, and
audit related issues.
Manager, Financial Analysis,Planning & Compensation (2010-2013)
Group Insurance- Roseland, NJ
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Management reporting, forecasting, and planning of general and administrative expenses on behalf of Group
Insurance’s Sales & Account Management (SAM), Small Business, and Human Resources (HR) Divisions
Collaborated with departmental leadership to strategize and administer general and administrative expense
budgets and forecasts.
Presented comparative analysis of expenses,highlighting key drivers of variances,trends, and issues.
Managed team of financial analysts.
Managed the monthly close process.
Administer salary and job change HR functions on behalf of GI Sales Organization.
Monitored gifts and entertainment compliance for sales employees.
Developed supportable allocations of expenses to product and market segment.
Performed quarterly PASS sign off of deferred charge and accrued expense accounts.
Strategically advised business unit leaders of potential expense efficiency opportunities.
Associate Manager, Accounting, Regulatory Reporting (2006-2010)
Prudential Investment Management Inc. - Newark, NJ
Financial reporting on a GAAP and STAT basis for invested assets of Prudential’s General and Separate Accounts
and other domestic insurance subsidiaries.
Managed a team of senior accountants and team leads.
Managed the monthly close and market value adjustment process.
Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed various statutory footnote disclosures for inclusion in the NAIC filings:
Interest Maintenance Reserves (IMR), Asset Valuation Reserves (AVR), Schedule D, Schedule E,
Schedule DA, Summary Investment Schedule, and Verification between Years.
Oversight of Annual Surveys for Fitch, Moody’s, AM Best, S&P,and state insurance commissioners.
Prepared IMR and RBC quarterly reforecast.
Managed the Risk Based Capital (RBC) C1 factor process for invested assets of the Prudential Financial,
Inc. domestic insurance portfolio.
Collaborated on the AVR/IMR/RBC Web Conversion and PRIAC Interest Apportionment Automation
projects.
Compiled monthly performance metrics for senior management.
Associate Manager, Accounting (1997-2006)
Tax Operations - Iselin,NJ
Managed a team of seven payroll tax analysts.
Oversight for SOX Sec.404 compliance of ACH and tax payment functions as member of Tax Operations
Risk Management team.
Developed and documented controls of tax disbursement function.
Managed and authorized daily tax disbursement process.
Provided monthly management reports and departmental metrics.
Resolved general ledger accounting discrepancies for Treasury Operations.
Oversight of federal, state, and local income and unemployment tax
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS_________________________________________________________
Kean University Union, N.J. B.S. Accounting, Summa cum Laude
CPA Designation In Progress (Parts passed)
AFFILIATIONS_________________________________________________________________________
BLF Community Outreach Team Member and Mentor