Senior Accountant(m/f/d)

81688 | Customer Services & Claims | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent

Allianz Services is proud to serve and be part of Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers. Our global footprint, with more than 7,300 employees located across ten countries and four continents, enables us to unlock value for our partners across the insurance value chain and deliver client experience within Allianz Group. At Allianz Services, we have a specialization in core insurance operations, shared services, business analytics, engineering, and management consulting. Our people and our trusted relationships with partners are what matter most. These are rooted in our values of compassion, integrity, and expertise and we aim to continuously evolve, improve, and deliver excellence while contributing to the transformation of Allianz. Caring for the environment, for people, and for our customers is what makes us a great place to work and together we are shaping a better and more caring tomorrow. Allianz Services is a company which belongs to the legal entity, Allianz Technology SE.

Role Overview
We are looking for a experienced Senior Accountant to join our international Finance and Accounting team. You will oversee the accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, and providing strategic financial insights to support decision-making processes. Bring your sharp analytical mindset and solid accounting expertise to high‑impact, multi‑stream work—collaborating with a supportive international team across our near‑ and offshore locations

What You Do

• You will prepare financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HGB/IFRS with the support of Near- and Offshore teams.
• You will manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis with the support of Near- and Offshore teams.
• You will lead the annual audit process, collaborating with external auditors and providing necessary documentation.
• You will develop and implement accounting procedures to improve the efficiency and accuracy.
• You will oversee tax-related matters as an interface to Group Tax and ensure tax compliance with the support of Near- and Offshore teams.
• You will monitor cash flow and cash management with the support of Near- and Offshore teams
• You will collaborate with diverse teams to support business initiatives and financial projects.
• You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and industry best practices.
• You will support the optimization and implementation of SAP FI systems, ensuring seamless integration with existing financial processes.
• You will train and support team members in the use of SAP FI systems, ensuring efficient use and troubleshooting issues.

What You Bring

• Master's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on financial closing, reporting and analysis.
• Knowledge of HGB/IFRS and experience with financial audits.
• Basic tax understanding and fundamental knowledge in the area of treasury.
• Proficiency in accounting software SAP FI and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Structured, analytical, versatile, and resourceful at turning issues into results.
• Proficiency in English and German, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex financial information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on mentality and strong coordination skills between nearshore and offshore teams.
• We highly welcome candidates with a genuine interest and affinity for Information Technology (IT) and Generative Artificial lntelligence (GenAI), as these attributes are considered valuable assets to our team.

What We Offer

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad
• We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location)
• From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teac

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

We at Allianz believe in a strong inclusive culture that encourages people to speak their minds, get involved and question the status quo. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love, or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Join us.
Let's care for tomorrow.