For our client, a global player in the insurance industry, headquartered in Munich, we are searching for a well-organized and experienced Specialist (m/f/d) Accounting and Closing – Group Accounting & Reporting with strong analytical skills and profound accounting knowledge.
Specialist (m/f/d) Accounting and Closing Group Accounting & Reporting

Your Tasks:
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
Key Qualifications:
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)
Benefits:
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