Senior Financial Accountant

In this position you will report to the Head of Accounting, Tax, Treasury function who have a previous experience with one of the big four accounting firms. Also, you will have opportunities to work with the other finance team colleagues including the controlling, pricing and risks teams. In addition, you will meet with the CFO for critical accounting and monthly closing topics.

 

The accounting team is responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting by performing complete and correct financial closing and reporting, providing technical expertise and a strong desire to improve processes and controls. We are looking for a candidate who detail oriented, hands-on and thrives in a fast paced environment. You and this position is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally and to be part of a high-performing team.

 

 

What you do

• Maintains, prepares or coordinates complex reports, projects and/or analysis in accordance with the relevant accounting standards /statutory principles as well as documented internal controls.
• Takes the lead on key projects and act as mentor to others on the team.
• Oversees the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of accounting records in accordance with company accounting policies and related accounting principles and practices.
• Review the contracts with customers and prepare the revenue recognition accounting entries in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Prepares periodic reports and analysis; continuously seeks improvements
• Works closely with other areas to understand financial results or operational trends
• Acts as the lead or has significant role on key projects; identifies problems and issues developing creative solutions
• Manages multiple tasks related to the project, establishes clear roles and responsibilities and keeps to a deadlines; communicates effectively
• Solid understanding of the importance of internal controls including overall process documentation and testing
• Recommends improvements to controls or need for future controls. Good understanding of interrelationship of controls with other areas

 

 

What you bring

• Four-year degree required in Accounting or Finance or the equivalent work experience
• 3 years’ experience required
• Public accounting experience preferred
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• Understanding of International Finical Reporting Standards “IFRS”
• Understanding of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Understanding of general ledger/financial reporting
• Industry knowledge is preferred.

 

Preferred

• CPA Certified
• SAP (CAP, BAP, RBP)  Experience
• Excel, Powerpoint, Word Experience

 

Locations

• Remote
• Minneapolis, MN
• Richmond, VA
• Chicago, IL
   

 

About Allianz Technology

Allianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz and delivers IT solutions that drive the digitalization of the Group. With more than 12,000 employees located in 51 countries around the globe, Allianz Technology works together with other Allianz entities in pioneering the digitalization of the financial services industry.

 

We oversee the full digitalization spectrum – from one of the industry’s largest IT infrastructure projects that includes data centers, networking and security, to application platforms that span from workplace services to digital interaction. In short, we deliver full-scale, end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.

 

D&I statement

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the working environment. We are interested in your strengths and experience. We welcome all applications from all people regardless of gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.

 

Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow.

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