Technical Reinsurance Accountant

Seeqle; Paris; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A digital insurance company in Paris is seeking a Senior Technical Reinsurance Accountant. You will be responsible for managing reinsurance accounting operations and ensuring operational excellence. Ideal candidates should have a Master’s degree and experience in insurance accounting. Fluency in French is required. Enjoy flexible working conditions with hybrid options.

Prestations

True remote work flexibility

Monthly Free.day for personal growth

Lunch voucher with Swile card

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance or reinsurance accounting, auditing, or consulting.
• Strong knowledge of reinsurance mechanisms and accounting flows.
• Interest in finance transformation and digital tools.

Responsabilités

• Manage and optimize reinsurance accounting operations.
• Prepare accurate reinsurance statements for monthly and quarterly closings.
• Support implementation of a new operational tool.
• Ensure correct accounting entries and data reconciliation.

Connaissances

Experience in insurance or reinsurance accounting

Strong knowledge of reinsurance mechanisms

Proficiency with financial tools

Fluent in French

Formation

Master’s degree in accounting or finance

Description du poste

Who We Are

Wakam is a B2B2C digital insurer , creating white-label and embedded insurance solutions for over 80 partners across Europe. With a presence in 32 countries and over €900M in revenue (2023) , we’re redefining insurance with transparency, technology, and impact .

We’re currently undergoing a major digital transformation and seeking a Senior Technical Reinsurance Accountant to join our Finance team — a key role in ensuring operational excellence and driving innovation within our accounting processes.

About the Team

The Finance team at Wakam is the strategic engine that powers our growth. We deliver accurate reporting, drive operational efficiency, and support major initiatives such as digital transformation and regulatory compliance. Within this team, the Accounting & Tax function ensures that our financial operations are robust, compliant, and future-ready.

You’ll join a collaborative environment where innovation, ownership, and impact are valued every day.

Your Mission

You will play a critical role in managing and optimizing our reinsurance accounting operations. Your responsibilities include :

Contributing to monthly and quarterly closings through the accurate preparation of reinsurance statements

Supporting the implementation of a new reinsurance operational tool

Ensuring correct accounting entries in Sage , including data reconciliation and payment follow-up

Collaborating closely with the Cash Manager , brokers, and reinsurers

Driving continuous improvement in reporting and reconciliation processes

Contributing to risk mitigation via internal controls and compliance checks

What You Bring

A Master’s degree (Bac+5) in accounting, finance, or related fields

• Experience in insurance or reinsurance accounting, auditing, or consulting

Strong knowledge of reinsurance mechanisms and accounting flows

Proficiency with financial tools and data reconciliation

Interest in finance transformation and digital tools

Fluent in French; English proficiency is a strong plus

Who You Are

Analytical, detail-oriented, and results-driven

Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment

Curious and proactive with a desire to improve processes

A strong communicator who builds solid working relationships across teams

Why Join Wakam?

Be part of an international, mission-driven company redefining insurance

Contribute to strategic projects during a digital finance transformation

Enjoy autonomy and ownership of your scope

Collaborate with experienced professionals in a dynamic, tech-first environment

Work flexibly — hybrid or remote options available

Hiring Process

Initial interview with Talent Acquisition Partner

Technical interview with the Reinsurance Accounting Team Lead

Interview with the Head of Accounting

Final Interview with the HR Business Partner

Welcome to Wakam

Apply now and become a key player in shaping the future of reinsurance finance.

Recruitment Agencies :

Wakam has an in-house recruitment team , which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Wakam does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters .

Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact our managers directly .

More About Us

Check out our website to learn about the 11 cultural markers that make Wakam truly special! If you're adventurous, impact-driven, and ready to shape the future of insurance, we'd love to meet you!

What Makes Us Unique :

True remote work flexibility with our Wakam From Anywhere (WFA) program - yes, we even have a teammate working from a sailboat!

Flat hierarchical system promoting direct impact and autonomy

Monthly Free.day : dedicated time for personal growth and skills development

Lunch voucher with Swile card

A meaningful company : we became a Mission-driven company in March 2021

Work alongside passionate experts : who will share their knowledge and help you develop and grow in your career.

At Wakam, our "Free to Impact" culture is built on four essential pillars that shape everything we do :

Communication & Knowledge Management

Foster transparent collaboration across our flat organizational structure

Share knowledge freely in our highly collaborative environment

Contribute to our collective intelligence through open dialogue

Curiosity

Embrace our monthly Free.day for learning and skills sponsorship

Think big and challenge conventional insurance norms

Stay eager to learn and explore new possibilities

Continuous Improvement

Take initiative to transform the insurance industry

Turn challenges into opportunities for innovation

Constantly evolve our ways of working

Outcome Oriented

Focus on impact rather than hierarchy

Drive results through clear objectives and autonomy

Transform bold ideas into concrete solutions

At Wakam, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to your recruiter.