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Group Accountant / Specialist Accounting Policies

Reference Number:  3122
Contract Type:  Regular
Working Time:  Full-Time

Hannover Re - with around 4,000 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 Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow.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.

Let's connect: If you want to experience how things are done in the Group Finance and Accounting department at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a permanent basis, commencing at the earliest possible date as a Group Accountant / Specialist Accounting Policies. The Accounting Policies & Reporting team within the central Group Finance function is responsible for quarterly and annual IFRS reporting. Further key responsibilities include the analysis of quarterly and annual figures for the Executive Board and the Talanx Group, as well as the coordination and consolidation of planning, forecasting, and estimation processes.

You can look forward to

  • Managing and further developing the notes section of the Group Annual Report
  • Taking technical ownership of accounting policy topics under HGB, IFRS, and ideally Solvency II
  • Monitoring, analysing, and communicating regulatory and accounting developments across the Group
  • Providing technical support for external audits (e.g. BaFin) and ensuring the implementation of audit findings and recommendations
  • Representing the Hannover Re Group in international accounting committees and supporting the CFO in committee work
  • Contributing to - and potentially leading - accounting-related projects
  • Designing and delivering trainings, seminars, and presentations
  • Subject to performance and development, this role offers a medium-term perspective to move into a leadership position

You come equipped with

  • A degree in business administration or economics, ideally with a focus on auditing, taxation, or accounting
  • Several years of professional experience in (group) accounting within an international company and/or in an auditing firm
  • Strong expertise in international accounting (IFRS), German GAAP (HGB), and group accounting - particularly in investments and insurance contract accounting
  • Experience in leading or contributing to projects with international teams
  • Fluent German and English (business level proficiency)
  • The ability to proactively drive the implementation of new accounting requirements, coordinate their rollout, and ensure effective knowledge transfer
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences and persuade stakeholders even in challenging situations
  • High analytical competence and a structured, independent working style

You may not meet every requirement listed in the job description. However, if you bring strong expertise and identify with our values Responsibility, We-spirit and Drive, we look forward to receiving your application!

 

We offer you

  • Flexibility: A hybrid work model with flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave
  • Work Abroad: Up to 30 days a year within the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
  • Financial Benefits: Company pension scheme, employee shares at favourable conditions, vacation and Christmas allowances as well as financial participation in the company's success 
  • Worry-free Relocation: Wrap-around (financial) support for your accommodation search and relocation to Hannover 
  • Lifelong Learning: Innovative programme of further training, including e-learning, specialist seminars, soft skills training, language courses, opportunities for work shadowing in other departments
  • Digital Fitness: In short training sessions, we show you how to make your daily work more efficient and smarter using our AI tools – especially Microsoft Copilot
  • Healthy Work Environment: Ergonomic workstations, outstanding canteen with rich selection of regional dishes ranging from vegan to hearty made with organic ingredients
  • Corporate Fitness: Hansefit membership across Germany or at Daily Fitness gym in Hannover (here also with access for family members)
  • Corporate Benefits: Discounts on products and services from well-known vendors (including travel, fashion and technology)
  • Individual Family Support: Company daycare facility and free, anonymous external counselling on personal, professional and psychological matters
  • Mobility: Ease of mobility with a free pass on local public transport (Deutschlandticket) and bicycle leasing (JobRad), free parking and electric charging stations for cars and bikes
  • Connecting Power: Together we enjoy parties, team events and internal networking activities

 

We are #somewhatdifferent – people with their own stories, experiences, and career paths. Everyone is welcome! Apply with just one click on the „Apply now“-button and become part of our diverse team! We'd love to hear about your skills and experiences. No need to upload a photo – it won't impact your application.

 

More on our work environment, your entry opportunities and development prospects can be found at www.hannover-re.com/en/career.

 

Joana Michel | Hannover Re | personnel@hannover-re.com 

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