AP/AR Specialist (Italian speaker)

All around the globe, employees in Allianz have been working hard to secure people’s lives and to give courage to our customers for what’s ahead. We are actuaries, advisors and service agents; engineers, lawyers and technology experts; we are daughters and sons, mothers and fathers, accountants, investors and entrepreneurs – and together we are shaping our industry. Because we know how important it is to have a fair partner at your side who provides solid and sustainable solutions, we strive to do it right – with passion, every day.

Allianz Technology enables Allianz group to live up to its purpose, by providing powerful, standardized global platforms to provide efficiencies, savings and scalability for the long-term success of Allianz.
Allianz Technology Bucharest Branch is a professional expertise center offering a wide range of services: Financial, Actuarial, IT and Procurement support to the Allianz Group, creating innovative solutions so that Allianz can shape the future for generations ahead.

Is providing good service something that motivates you, too? Then why not join us in developing innovative products and services in an international environment!

Job role

The AP/AR Specialist will strengthen the Accounting Team of Allianz Technology SE and will ensure and set up efficient and compliant workflows to guarantee high quality for the transactions an processes within Accounting. Will perform analysis and reporting for internal and external audiences (Accounting management, Group Accounting, statutory auditors etc.).

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable process (from spending authorization to contract production support) both for purchase orders and non-purchase order process
• Open items aging analyze and follow ups incl. solving of old items and vendor/customer contact if the case
• Check of the pending items in AP Workflow
• Coordination of the outsourcing teams for AP
• Escalation Point for outsourcing partner for AP related topics
• Contact person for billing relating topics
• Support the Italian Team in managing the billing process (account receivable)
• Check and make revenue accrual bookings
• Monitoring of bank account / FEBAN statements
• Monthly VAT register production and check
• Support on Controlling topics
• Participation at the preparation of monthly/quarterly and year end closing (IFRS/HGB) in accordance with the Allianz Technology SE reporting calendars
• Customer focus, keep customers informed and provide applicable information
• Continuous enhancement of data quality on a global level by developing and analyzing meaningful KPI’S

Requirements

• Good knowledge of AP/AR Processes
• University degree in economics, finance or related field
• Italian (preferred), Fluent in English (oral and written)
• 3+ years of experience in AP/AR accounting
• Good experience with SAP FI accounting systems

Skills

• Strong analytical, communication and influence skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal, intercultural, communication and organizational skills
• Attention to detail with ability to think in processes and ensure deliverables are connected with operating plans
• Strong ability to multi-task and appropriately prioritize tasks to meet deadlines;
• Self-motivated and proven “can do” attitude

Benefits

We place people at the core of what we do, this is why we are committed to your personal and professional growth: 

• Complete training curricula available (tailored courses)
• International Certifications (Agile, Prince, ITIL, IFOA, ACCA, IACCM etc.)
• Comprehensive Leadership Programs
• All you can learn with LinkedIn Learning!
• German Language Courses for any level
• All you can read with Bookster!

We care about the performance of our employees and we know it can only be reached by ensuring you proper work-life balance:

• Work from Home Option available
• Get a free day on your Birthday or come at work and receive Gift Vouchers/Tickets!
• Go on Vacation and get a Holiday Bonus!
• Kinetotherapy Room and Corporate Massage
• Weekly Fruit Day
• WorldClass Gym Discounts

Come to the Allianz side! We have attractive compensation and incentives:

• Fixed salary compensation along with rewards & recognition performance-related bonus scheme
• Meal and Gift Tickets