Within the Group Reinsurance Finance department, this role is responsible for managing and analyzing a complex reinsurance environment. This includes the analysis on the assigned portfolio as well as timely delivery of the reporting formats according to the group deadlines.
As a (Senior) Reinsurance Controller your main responsibilities will involve:
Managing the assigned reinsurance portfolio, including analytics and reporting
Claims and Cash management including monitoring of aged balances
Various Finance topics (Intercompany Differences, Currency Balance Sheet etc.)
Ensuring the quality and accuracy of the Income Statement and Balance Sheet for the assigned reinsurance portfolio
Coordination of cedents’ reporting processes in order to adhere to Group guidelines in respect of reinsurance finance quality assurance and controls (including association to audit tasks)
Bringing in additional reinsurance expertise and increasing the quality of the reinsurance finance processes
Providing reinsurance accounting and finance support to Business Units and various stakeholders
Assisting the Group Re Finance department in upcoming projects (e.g. IFRS 17) and ad hoc requests
Your Skills and Experience
As a (Senior) Reinsurance Controller your skills and qualifications will ideally include:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and at least 5 years of reinsurance accounting / financial accounting/ controlling experience
Thorough understanding of the (re-)insurance industry and corresponding accounting standards
Good understanding of balance sheet and income statement
High standard of management reporting
Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office suite and reinsurance accounting system
Good team player with a proactive approach
Strong analytical skills and flair for numbers
Reliable and trustworthy individual with result-oriented working style
Global thinking personality with holistic view
Strong communication skills in German and English– written and verbal (every additional language would be an asset)
If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then we look forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”.
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