Financial Accounting Analyst

Allianz Services is proud to serve and be part of Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers. Our strong global footprint, with around 5500 employees located across eight countries and four continents, enables us to unlock the full potential towards driving a superior client experience within Allianz Group.

We are Actuaries, Business Analysts, Finance Experts, Consulting Managers, HR People, Communication Professionals; Operation Engineers and Insurers; we are daughters and sons, mothers and fathers.

Our people are what matter most, rooted in our values, and we strive to continuously evolve, improve, and create a superior client experience while contributing successfully to the transformation of Allianz. Caring actively for the environment, for people, and for our customers is what makes us a great place to work and together we are shaping a better and more caring tomorrow.

Job role

The Financial Accountant is responsible to prepare IFRS reporting to time and quality standards, including appropriate control evidence and enabling sufficient senior review opportunities, to assure accurate accounting for the allocated branches.  

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assigned month and quarter end close activities including the review and posting of all required journal entries within Group closing deadlines, to ensure compliance with Group accounting standards;
• Assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements, including preparation of supporting documentation and information required by external auditors;
• Support in reconciliation and verification of policyholder tax submissions based on third party provider inputs
• Support in the preparation of local GAAP results on a quarterly basis for European branches of the Company;
• Liaise with Group centers to ensure all Group reporting requirements are met.

•  University Degree (preferably Business Administration, Economics or Finance)
• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent)
• 3+ years experience in Accounting
• SAP Knowledge
• Knowledge of life assurance products and business;
• Self-manage multiple priorities, routine work and urgent issues;
• Clear understanding of key business processes and strategic goals; anticipate the impact of economic and market trends
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience of the life assurance business, or 1-2 years compliance, audit, legal or similar experience.

• Independent and intrinsically motivated; strong organizational skills with ability to work on own initiative; adaptable.
• Good analytical skills, technical knowledge
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal,fluency in written and spoken English.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills;
• Strong judgement, investigation skills and quantitative and analytical skills.
• Clear and comprehensive understanding of the regulatory and legal environment.
• Concurrent responsibilities do not impair ability to perform
• Conduct to be honest, ethical and to act with integrity.

• Fixed salary compensation along with fixed benefits.
• Flexible benefits that can be individually customized, so that they best suit your needs.

• Additional vacation days (work tenure, Allianz tenure, special events, Paid day for child medical check-up)
• Rewards and Recognition Program (Team Excellence Award, Anniversary Awards, Above & Beyond Awards, Thank you for your contribution!)
• Complete training curricula available (tailored courses)
• International Certifications (Agile, Lean Six Sigma, 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!
• Employee Referral Program
• Exclusive Deals & Discounts
• Share Purchase Plan
• Allowances for special events (Birth Allowance, Losing a Family Member)
• Parking lot (limited parking spaces, reservation system)
• Open cafeteria on each floor (coffee, tea, water, fruits)
• Relaxation areas (on each floor) & Gaming area
• Flexible working program

• Medical services  
• Private pension
• Internal Tourism
• Smart Experiences
• Meal Tickets  
• Transportation vouchers
• Cultural events  
• Telemunca
• Gifts and giveaways
• Donations