Head of Closing & Reporting (m/f)

• Company

  Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty

• Location

  Germany-Bavaria

• Remuneration

  Competitive

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  15-Nov-2013

• eFC Ref no

  1300196

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Head of Closing & Reporting (m/f)

Together with its customers and sales partners, Allianz is one of the strongest financial communities with a presence in over 70 countries. Around 78 million private and corporate customers rely on Allianz's knowledge, global reach, capital strength and solidity to help them make the most of financial opportunities and to avoid and safeguard themselves against risks. Our ambition is to be the partner of choice - with excellent employees, top-notch operating performance and the necessary financial strength. Join us to be part of our community!

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) is the Allianz center for corporate and specialist risk, servicing clients worldwide across the whole spectrum of marine, aviation, corporate and industrial insurance.

Job Purpose/Role

You are heading the general accounting and closing activities of AGCS AG interacting with and managing eleven branches around the world. Our external and regulatory reporting is steered by you and adheres to the highest quality standards. We operate in a fast close, multi gaap environment and are looking forward to your contributions in further developing our sophisticated set-up. You will find ample room leaving your mark in our day-to-day operations and in various projects, e.g. new branch set-ups, mergers and regulatory or compliance initiatives. A team of seven highly qualified accounting experts is reporting into you.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements for our general accounting function in a multi gaap environment (IFRS, HGB, Tax, Solvency II)
• Steer the production of our annual report and our regulatory reporting
• Build up and lead Solvency II compliant reporting and disclosure
• Provide meaningful insights into our financial results to senior management and various other finance functions, e.g. corporate finance, controlling
• Liaise and successfully manage relations with external stakeholders including our shareholder, auditors and regulators
• Develop and harmonize global accounting practices and guidelines and oversee their implementation
• Ensure compliance to external regulations and internal guidelines at all times
• Embed a high performance culture with a focus on developing your team and each team member

Key Requirements/Skills/Experience

• Several years of successful management experience
• 7+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in (re-)insurance or financial services
• Experienced in working independently, under pressure and in a diverse environment
• Project experiences, ability to think in processes
• University degree or comparable degree
• Fluent in German and English, written and spoken
• Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS and HGB
• Outstanding communication skills
• Organizational and negotiation skills
• Pronounced analytical skills and quick intellectual grasp

Reference Code AGCS-2073/2013-E

At Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty we have built a team and a culture that are as innovative as our products, and we continue to grow because we help our employees to do the same. We believe that work should be rewarding, and that good work should be rewarded. We offer opportunity, and expect excellence. And we do this all with high ethical standards and a commitment to our community. If you are ready to grow, and if you want to be rewarded, Allianz Global Corporate Specialty is the place for you. Everyone is welcome to apply, regardless of gender, national origin, ethnicity or possible disability.

More information about careers at Allianz Global Corporate Specialty can be found at

http://www.agcs.allianz.com/careers

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