Accountant Expert

Allianz Benelux; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option 60% from home

Development opportunities and benefits

Job summary

Allianz Benelux is seeking an Accountant Expert for our Brussels office to drive accurate reporting and robust controls within a multi-company environment. You will lead monthly/quarterly closes, supervise annual statements, and participate in process improvement initiatives across Finance and Operations.

You bring 5+ years in Finance/Insurance, a Master’s in Accounting/Economics/Finance, and strong English and Dutch (B2); knowledge of IFRS 17/9, GAAP, and SAP is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in Finance and/or Insurance.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance.
• Strong English and Dutch (B2); French is a plus.
• Solid understanding of IFRS 17/9 and GAAP; SAP experience.
• Experience with change management and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to monthly and quarterly closing under different accounting GAAPs (Belgium, IFRS 9/17 and Solvency 2).
• Perform key controls (analytical reviews, closing checklist).
• Supervise production of annual financial statements including disclosures, statistical information and qualitative reporting (SFCR, RSR).
• Contribute to continuous improvement and simplification of processes and controls.
• Actively participate in the SimpliFi project (SAP S/4HANA replacement).
• Collaborate daily with Finance and Operations colleagues.
• Develop the use of AI in the organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Solution-oriented

Structured workstyle

Attention to details

Written and verbal communication

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting/Economics/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you an experienced accounting professional with a passion for change management? Then we are looking for you to join our dynamic team at our Brussels office. If you’re eager to take on new challenges and make an impact, this is your chance!

What will you do?

As part of our dedicated Reporting and Accounting Policies team, you will work alongside 5 skilled professionals responsible for reporting and closing management for our 8 companies, including pension funds; holding, real estate and insurance companies. As Accountant Expert, next to analysis and controls, you’ll be part of projects to continuously improve our processes.

Your responsibilities:

• Contribute to the Monthly and Quarterly closing under different accounting GAAPs (Belgium, IFRS 9/17 and Solvency 2).
• Perform Key controls (analytical reviews, closing checklist…).
• Supervise production of annual financial statements including disclosures, statistical information and qualitative reporting (SFCR, RSR).
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and simplification of our processes and controls.
• Actively participate in our SimpliFi project (change of our Accounting Platform to SAP S/4HANA).
• Collaborate daily with other Departments (Finance, Operations…).
• Develop the use of AI in our organization.

What do we offer you?

• A challenging full-time position in an international environment, based in Brussels.
• A dynamic work environment within Allianz, the world's leading insurance company.
• A pleasant working atmosphere within an experienced and enthusiastic team.
• Development opportunities and an attractive compensation package, complemented by benefits.
• A flexible plan that encourages remote working (an average of 60% working from home)

Is this you?

You have strong analytical skills to understand the logic and trends behind the numbers and can communicate this in an understandable way to different levels in the organization. Furthermore, you have a solution-oriented mindset and proactive approach to problem solving. You have a structured workstyle and pay attention to details.

Furthermore, you bring:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Finance and/or Insurance, with expertise in areas such as Accounting, Controlling, Actuarial, or Audit.
• A Master’s degree from a university, preferably in Accounting, Economics, or Finance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Dutch (minimum B2 level). Knowledge of French is considered a valuable asset.
• A solid understanding of IFRS 17/9 regulations, GAAP principles and SAP, which would be a significant advantage.
• Do you think Allianz could be a good fit for you and your ambitions?

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. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.