Senior Accountant II

About the role

This is a hybrid role based in Chicago. Our team invests in our people through training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Archive records to satisfy audit and statutory requirements
• Draft standards to improve quality as well as actively contribute in improving and implementing global operation cycles, processes and workflows as well as the implementation of global policies and procedures
• Ensure that all IFRS, GAAP and Statutory closing and reporting tasks (e.g. annual report, reporting to regulatory authorities, NAIC reporting, other internal/external reporting requirements) related to own area of responsibility are accurate and timely on a global basis
• Complete assigned postings, Journal Entries and Account reconciliations on a periodic basis
• Reconcile and settle intercompany transactions within the affiliated company group
• Cordination, transfer and reconciliation of data from interfaces of front-end systems
• Manage relationship with 3rd parties (auditors, biz units, tax authorities, public authorities, etc.)
• Aid internal clients (e.g. other departments) with reports, research and other activities
• Manage relationship with 3rd parties (auditors, business units, tax authorities, public authorities, etc.)
• Identify problems and opportunities for improvements; propose creative solutions that improve qualitative and quantitative performance

Requirements

• 5-7 years experience in reinsurance, P&C insurance and / or asset management
• 5-7 years experience in proven understanding of standard accounting (GAAP & IFRS) for insurance and reinsurance
• 3-5 years experience in project and team work in an international and dynamic environment
• Understanding insurance financial statements and their performance measurement including drivers
• Comprehensive knowledge of local GAAP, IAS / IFRS, Regulatory, Tax and other relevant requirements (such as Allianz Accounting policies)
• writing reporting, compliance and declaration
• Ability to handle complex processes (closing, reporting, finance operations) including understanding of data flows
• AI Literacy: AI data analysis and workflow automation using applications like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business degree
• Locally recognized professional qualification related to Accounting (e.g. CPA, ACCA, etc.), if applicable.

Qualifications

• A willingness to learn and explore how AI can enhance your role and the broader organization is expected.

Skills

• Experience in reinsurance, P&C insurance and / or asset management
• Proven understanding of standard accounting (GAAP & IFRS) for insurance and reinsurance
• Project and team work in an international and dynamic environment
• Understanding insurance financial statements and their performance measurement including drivers
• Comprehensive knowledge of local GAAP, IAS / IFRS, Regulatory, Tax and other relevant requirements (such as Allianz Accounting policies)
• AI Literacy: AI data analysis and workflow automation using applications like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT etc.

Benefits

The annualized base pay range for this role is $65,00 - $85,000 USD. The annual base salary range represents nationwide market range. The actual salary for this position may be above and will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate. The base pay is just one component of the AzC total compensation package. As part of our comprehensive compensation and highly rated benefits programs, employees are also eligible for annual performance-based cash incentive awards.

Pay

The annualized base pay range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000 CAD. We also offer a target bonus of 5%. The annual base salary range represents a nationwide market range. The actual salary for this position may be above and will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate. The base pay is just one component of the AzC total compensation package. As part of our comprehensive compensation and highly rated benefits programs, employees are also eligible for annual performance-based cash incentive awards.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role based in Chicago.