Reinsurance Accountant Obligatory Reinsurance Business Eastern Europe

Reference Number:  2543
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 Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow.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.

Let's connect: If you want to experience how things are done in the Group Finance and Accounting, Reinsurance Accounting team at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a permanent basis, commencing at the earliest possible date as a Reinsurance Accountant Obligatory Reinsurance Business Eastern Europe. .

You can look forward to

  • Checking, processing and posting reinsurance statements of account including assuring completion
  • Processing incoming and outgoing payments
  • Initiating the creation of new bank details
  • Claims processing including sanction screening and consultation with claims specialists
  • Quarterly closing work
  • Correspondence with internal interfaces and external customers
  • Participation in working groups and projects
  • Maintain quality and consistency of process standards and operational controls

You come equipped with

  • Degree in business administration and/or comparable training
  • Initial experience in accounting (e.g. from the areas of insurance, banking, taxes) 
  • Understanding of different accounting principles, e.g.  HGB and IFRS
  • Basic understanding of obligatory reinsurance contractual forms of advantage
  • German and English at a conversational level, knowledge of an Eastern European language is an advantage
  • Well-versed in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • SAP skills of advantage
  • Affinity for IT topics and willingness to familiarize with various IT technologies
  • Very good numerical reasoning and capacity for analytical thinking
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Excellent organisational skills 
  • An assured and service-minded approach to internal and external customers

Don't meet all the requirements? No problem, 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 20 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
  • Healthy Work Environment: Cooperation with the fitness studio Daily Fitness (also for family members), ergonomic workstations, outstanding canteen with rich selection of regional dishes ranging from vegan to hearty made with organic ingredients 
  • 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