Senior Accountant (m/f/d)

74515 | Finance & Accounting | Professional | PG11 | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent

Allianz Services is proud to serve and be part of Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers. Our global footprint, with more than 7,300 employees located across ten countries and four continents, enables us to unlock value for our partners across the insurance value chain and deliver superior client experience within Allianz Group. At Allianz Services, we have a strong specialization in core insurance operations, shared services, business analytics, engineering, and management consulting. Our people and our trusted relationships with partners are what matter most. These are rooted in our values of compassion, integrity, and expertise and we strive to continuously evolve, improve, and deliver excellence 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.
Allianz Services is a company which belongs to the legal entity, Allianz Technology SE.

Role Overview   

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our international Finance and Accounting team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, and providing strategic financial insights to support decision-making processes. This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of accounting principles,  the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and to collaborate in an international team set-up.

What you do:

- Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HGB/IFRS.
- Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
- Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and providing necessary documentation.
- Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Analyze financial data and provide insights to support strategic planning and decision-making.
- Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff (near-/offshore), providing guidance and support for their professional development.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist in the preparation of tax returns.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and financial projects.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and industry best practices.
- Support the implementation and optimization of SAP FI systems, ensuring seamless integration with existing financial processes.
- Train and support team members in the use of SAP FI systems, ensuring efficient utilization and troubleshooting issues.

What you bring:

- Master degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on financial closing, reporting and analysis.
- Strong knowledge of HGB/IFRS and experience with financial audits.
- Proficiency in accounting software SAP FI and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills in English and German, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of integrity and attention to detail.
- We highly welcome candidates with a genuine interest and affinity for Information Technology (IT) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), as these attributes are considered valuable assets to our team.

What we offer:

- We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
- We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
- From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
- Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. 
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.
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