GL Team Leader with German!

Our Client is one of the world’s leading insurance groups, and one of the few to operate on a global basis. His mission is to help our customers understand and protect themselves from risk. With about 55,000 employees serving customers in more than 170 countries, he aspire to become the best global insurer as measured by his shareholders, customers and employees. He help individuals, small and medium sized companies and global corporations around the world understand and protect themselves from risk by offering a wide range of insurance products, solutions and advisory services.

As Team Leader you will be responsible for:

• Carry out Finance Accounting and Reporting activities - complex tasks, judgmental cases, review of Financial Statement submission
• Process oversight and leadership - team and task management (team up to 10 people), control of the processes and data provided, SOX compliance, assuring quality within the process from the below areas:
• Bookings and reconciliation performed (including I/C transactions)
• Various closing activities including: FX-revaluation, regrouping, deferred income tax, etc.
• Group reporting (IFRS, Irish GAAP) - Balance Sheet, Income Statement, disclosures
• Regulatory reporting (CBI, SST, Solvency II)
• Liaison with various stakeholders e.g. FAR Control

  Requirements:

• University degree - finance and accounting, economy, business administration
• Analytical skills, passion for detail, reliability, “can do” attitude, goals driven, flexibility
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience
• At least 1 year of people management experience
• Practical accounting experience in GL, reporting, data analysis area - preferably in IFRS
• Very good written and oral communication skills in English

  An asset will be:

• Knowledge of insurance/financial services legislation and regulations
• Accounting certification
• SAP experience
• SOX exposure

  We offer:

• Challenging, real life opportunities to develop and grow with us and contribute to the world around us – both professionally and personally.
• We offer competitive salaries, language allowance and an employee benefits package that includes medical and life insurance, fitness classes before and after work.
• We actively encourage growth and development of individuals and have a range learning programs and personal development opportunities that will help you achieve your career goals.