Financial Controller - Closing & Reporting

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 6000 employees located across eight countries and four continents, enables us to unlock the full potential towards driving a superior client experience within Allianz Group.

Requirements
-A first rate academic background is required. Job related experience in business analysis or financial controlling is essential.
-ACCA or CIMA qualification
-Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS. Ability to cope with complex processes (closing and reporting) including understanding of data flows.
-Knowledge of SAP BW. SAP FI would be a plus
-Communication and Presentation Skills: ability to understand, elaborate and convey information clearly and effectively in respect to the audience / level of management (both verbal and in writing)
-Analytical Thinking and Numeracy: ability to identify patterns and root causes in complex (. ambiguous, from various sources) data and processes to rapidly distill key issues and provide insight in various situations
-Problem Solving: Ability to identify and initiate appropriate actions to remediate issues that can be abstract / ambiguous and follow through on their remediation
-Commitment & Sense of Ownership: ability to deal with own area of work in relative independence reaching out to colleagues when necessary without losing sight of the end result
-Project Management: ability to manage projects (milestone and task planning, managing resources, controlling, monitoring, reporting, moderating) and to develop solutions while considering complex stakeholder structures and requirements


Competencies
- Strong sense of ownership, self-motivated, innovative and target driven
- Good time management and organizational skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Advanced computer literacy: MS Office Package (advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
- International mind-set necessary to be successful
- Ability to articulate oneself clearly and excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language

Job role

As part of the Closing & Reporting team the incumbent will support international IFRS, Solvency II, and statutory reporting activities. The ideal candidate will work effectively in a fast-paced and culturally diverse environment and consistently seeks opportunities for more efficient processes. Project work forms an integral part of the position holder's daily routine duties.

Responsibilities

Ensure that all IFRS and other statutory closing and reporting tasks related to own area of responsibility are accurate and timely:
-Take care of timely execution and fulfillment of assigned internal and external reporting requirements under IFRS, Solvency II and local GAAP and support related projects
-Provide sound financial analysis of assigned accounts and comment on financial data and identify items for discussion or resolution
-Perform closing tasks for the accounts of AGCS SE and support preparation of financial statements of international service entities
-Complete journal entries and account reconciliations on a periodic basis including posting of accruals, deferred and current taxes and other GL accounting transactions
-Coordinate and quality control closing work performed by process partners in Europe and overseas
-Reconcile data exchange and settle intercompany transactions within the affiliated company group and with AGCS branches
-Assist internal clients (. other departments) with reports, research and other activities.

Benefits

Health and Well-being:
-Kinetotherapy Room and Corporate Massage;
-Weekly Fruit Day;
-WorldClass Subscription;

Personal and professional development:
-Complete training curricula available (tailored courses);
-English and German Language Courses for any level;
-All you can read with Bookster!

Extra Perks:
-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!

Attractive compensation package:
-Fixed salary compensation along with rewards & incentives performance-related bonus scheme;
-Meal and gift tickets