Senior GL Accountant German Speaker

We have an interesting position which covers end to end aspects from area of Finance Accounting and Reporting.
Scope of work starts at closing planning, review of changes of Chart of Account and financial statement manuals, includes wide range of general accounting activities and ends with the financial statement preparation, which is a final input for consolidation process.
It is a unique opportunity to get acquaint with insurance business book keeping specifics. The role includes 4-8 week transition from client.

The main activities for the role:

• Calculate and perform general ledger bookings and account reconciliation (e.g. calculate deferred income tax, accruals, provisions, pre-payments)


• Intercompany reconciliation and postings


• Provide Group and external reporting (BS, P&L, notes to financial statement – according to IFRS, Irish GAAP and Solvency regulations)


• Perform various closing activities e.g. revaluation regrouping and cost allocation cycles


• Support/collaborate in various projects such as the analysis and implementation of Group Chart of Accounts changes


• Ongoing contact with various stakeholders e.g. FAR Controllers, actuaries, local accountants, Consolidation, Performance and Planning, Treasury, Investment Accounting


• Execute and review controls within SOX framework


• Act as a support for Team Manager


• Assist in continuous improvement projects


• Act as a partner for discussion with local business unit

• University degree - finance and accounting, economy, business administration


• Analytical skills, passion for detail, reliability, “can do” attitude, goals driven, flexibility


• At least 4 years of practical accounting experience in GL, reporting or data analysis area


• Good written and oral communication skills in English and German
  

As a plus:

• IFRS experience


• Knowledge of insurance/financial services legislation and regulations


• Accounting certification


• SAP knowledge

• You will work in multinational, stable company for c.a. 100 Blue Chip Clients - known, global brands, supported by 6000 professionals in 30 languages
  


• You will gain space to fulfill your ambitions and develop your career, opportunity to take part in transition projects. We operate according to Lean and Kaizen philosophy.


• You will choose your career path (experts or managers) – you will work among professionals (over 900). We will support you to gain knowledge (20 000 online trainings and in class) and get certified (e.g. ACCA, Prince2, PMP). You will have the opportunity to take part in coaching programs and develop your knowledge in experts communities.


• You will work in line with high, international work standards and you will have an opportunity to engage in CSR initiatives.


• You will be appreciated for your results and professionalism – based on clear rules of promotion. Our company applies a wide choice of perks (free private medical care for you and your family, additional life insurance). We help to keep right proportions between your work and private life (Business Parent Program)