For our client, a top global player in the insurance industry headquartered in Munich, we are looking for a communicative, confident and resilient Senior Expert Accounting (gn) – Investment Closing & Reporting. You enjoy technical leadership, working with international stakeholders, and continuous personal and professional development, while maintaining a calm and structured approach even in demanding situations.
Senior Expert Accounting (gn) Investment Closing & Reporting
Your responsibilities:
You manage and are responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual closings within Investment Closing & Reporting for international entities with a focus on the UK, in accordance with IFRS, local accounting standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring quality, completeness and timeliness
You act as a technical contact and business partner for international stakeholders, particularly in the UK environment, and coordinate accounting-related topics across borders
You assume a technical leadership role in investment accounting, coordinating international interfaces and supporting colleagues through guidance, sparring and knowledge sharing
You drive project-based and transformational initiatives, particularly in the context of process standardisation, automation and the further development of the SAP-based accounting and reporting landscape
You work closely with auditors and internal interfaces and handle complex investment-related accounting issues in a confident and solution-oriented manner, with high visibility across the group
Your Profile:
You hold a degree in business or economics, ideally with a focus on finance, accounting or financial reporting, or a comparable qualification
You have several years of experience in an accounting environment, preferably within investment, financial services or insurance, and possess strong expertise in accounting under IFRS 9
You are comfortable working in complex accounting and reporting structures, think in terms of processes and remain structured even under time pressure
You have strong SAP expertise and an interest in system-related topics as well as in contributing to project-based and transformation initiatives
You are communicative, confident and resilient, enjoy technical leadership, working with international stakeholders, and are motivated to continuously develop both professionally and personally
You communicate proficient in English
Your benefits:
An international and professional working environment within a stable and modern organisation
Attractive development opportunities and targeted support for professional and personal growth in a demanding accounting environment
A high degree of responsibility and autonomy within an experienced and collegial team
An attractive compensation and benefits package, including bonus, pension scheme and comprehensive health benefits, complemented by modern working conditions with home-office options, flexible working hours, a 38-hour week and 30 days of annual leave
A high-quality workplace with modern offices, excellent infrastructure and additional on-site benefits such as a canteen and further location-specific offerings