[ref. o62177604] Expert Accounting System Support (m/f/d) in Group Accounting at Allianz SE

Who are we?

For more about Allianz SE, click here.

• The Accounting Hub as part of Group Accounting and Reporting in H2 is a central provider of accounting functions for Allianz entities in Germany and worldwide. We provide a wide range of financial services and are a centre of competence for investment accounting, subledger accounting, closing & reporting for insurance and non-insurance entities and the maintenance and development of our financial systems.
• The team Finance Systems Overarching is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the core SAP finance and accounting applications for a number of different OEs. In addition, the team plays a critical role in the development and evolution of the future finance landscape and is heavily involved in the Group initiative SimpliFi.
• The position plays a key role in ensuring that finance requirements are understood and translated into successful technology solutions.
• You will work in both operational business support and project environments to adapt existing finance solutions or define new solutions.

How can you make an impact?

You Will:

• Define, drive and deliver financial solutions and optimised end-to-end processes in close collaboration with all stakeholders (business, IT and service providers). Ensure detailed testing and thorough documentation
• Define and set up automated closing processes in relevant ERP systems of the OEs under team responsibility and analyse and ensure resolution of errors or issues during the closing
• Review audit findings relating to financial applications and processes. Identify possible courses of action to address the findings. Implement mitigating actions in close collaboration with in-volved stakeholders
• Manage and govern SAP authorisations and authorisation processes
• Participate in projects that represent the team’s area of expertise and develop sufficient expertise to lead project streams in relevant areas
• Support the Group initiative SimpliFi as an expert on the data model, technical accounting data flows, authorisations and closing processes
• Support the establishment of appropriate OE operational processes under SimpliFi team ownership

What are you made of?

Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree or comparable on the job-training and relevant experience
• Technical knowledge and understanding of processes in an accounting system, preferably SAP
• Analytical Thinking and Numeracy: Ability to identify patterns and root causes in complex (e.g. ambiguous, from various sources) data and processes to rapidly distil key issues and provide insight in various situations
• Communication and Presentation Skills: Ability to understand, elaborate and convey information clearly and effectively in respect to the audience / level of management (both verbal and in writing)
• High-level finance and insurance know-how as well as understanding of complexities inherent in an insurance group allowing for cross-departmental thinking and acting
• Theoretical or practical knowledge of project management methodology
• Previous experience in business related functions (i.e. Sales, Operations, Claims, Underwriting, Investment Management, Asset Management, Consulting, Product Development, Finance, Market Management, Digital / Tech etc.) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• First experience with SimpliFi Group Initiative a plus

• Flexible working arrangements
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Family friendly working environment
• Health and well-being offerings
• Company pension and health insurance
• Multinational, diverse and inclusive community
• Opportunity to affect our sustainability initiatives

More information regarding our recruitment process: Allianz Careers

In case of any question please contact our Senior Recruiter: Ms. Sabrina Diclemente: +49 89 3800 69518

We want to give all our candidates the best opportunity to succeed. If you need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please email to RECRUITING-SERVICES@allianz.com

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56720 | Finance & Accounting | Professional | Allianz SE | Full-Time | Permanent

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Note: Diversity of minds is an integral part of Allianz’ company culture. One means to achieve diverse teams is a regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, the company expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.