Specialist (m/f/d) Accounting and Closing Group Accounting & Reporting

You act as interface with the internal stakeholder or external auditor on reinsurance accounting matters and significant transactions

You provide accounting guidance under IFRS (especially IFRS17), HGB and Solvency 2 from a reinsurance accounting perspective

It is your task to support the implementation and refinement of the technical accounting processes for IFRS17

Also you support the preparation of the monthly and quarterly closings with a focus on the reinsurance positions in the financial statements

You perform analysis and controls, particurlarly on the IFRS17 financials and support the yearly planning exercise

You have successfully passed your studies in (preferably) Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or Mathemathics

You have several years of experience in the (re-)insurance industry or alternatively you have worked in an auditing company (Big4/next10) with focus on financial services

You have a sound knowledge of IFRS; knowledge of IFRS 17, Solvency II and very good HGB accounting skills are a plus but not a must

You are always willing to learn new things and constantly want to improve your skills

You have excellent technical skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – VBA/Macro knowledge is a big plus

Preferably you have sound knowledge and experience with SAP; also first contact points with SAP within the scope of studies or internships is an advantage

You have very good German language skills and are fluent in English (especially in written English)

An international successful company in the financial services sector

Very strong and recognized brand appearance 

Career development programs

Flexible working arrangements, the option of Home-Office and 30 days’ vacation 

Varied social company benefits

A very pleasant working environment in dynamic and intercultural teams 

An excellent canteen