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Associate Financial Accountant

Reference Number:  2445
Contract Type:  Regular
Working Time:  Full-Time

Hannover Re - with around 3,900 employees at locations all over the world. Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other. As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim. This requires customised, innovative solutions. Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products. All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world and a reliable employer.

For our department Financial Accounting & Reporting we are seeking to appoint a Associate Financial Accountant commencing immediately on a permanent, full-time basis.

 

You can look forward to the following main tasks

Financial transactions & reconciliation

 

  • Prepare and post manual journal entries in the General Ledger.
  • Prepare and circulate daily payment transactions promptly.
  • Review bank accounts daily, reporting unusual transactions to the Finance Team.
  • Monitor cash collections and technical payments, updating relevant files.

 

Reporting and data management

 

  • Assist in the preparation of quarterly financial and regulatory reporting.
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting system reports.
  • Prepare and review budgets, revenues, expenses, payroll entries, invoices, and other financial documents.

 

Communication & Support

 

  • Communicate billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors, and clients.
  • Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions and internal and external auditors
  • Lead or participate in related projects to support business objectives

You come equipped with

  • A Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
  • Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIA) is a plus.
  • Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience,
  • Suitable knowledge of accounting principles and financial and tax regulations.
  • Excellent computer skills; proficiency in Excel and other relevant applications
  • Self-starter willing to work effectively within a team
  • Inquisitive and analytical mind
  • Have the ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What We Offer 
Atmosphere: You will find an international working environment with short decision channels, an open feedback culture and a sense of community shaped by mutual esteem and a readiness to help. 
Benefits:  Structured onboarding, flexible working hours, life and medical insurance as well as modern offers for personal development, health management and work-life balance are just some of our benefits.
Prospects: You contribute your specialist and methodological expertise and we offer you fresh input and the opportunity to further develop your potential – including room to come up with innovative ideas and act on them!

We'd love to hear about your skills and experiences. No need to upload a photo – it won't impact your application. Apply simply and securely by clicking on the „apply now“-button. 
You can find out more about our working environment, your entry options and development opportunities at www.hannover-re.com/en/career 

 

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