Financial Accountant Group Accounting HGB, IFRS and Finance Transformation

Let’s connect: If you want to experience how things are done in the GFA-ACR General Ledger E+S team at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a permanent basis, commencing at the earliest possible date as a Financial Accountant Group Accounting HGB, IFRS and Finance Transformation. Launch your career in international accounting and take on a wide range of responsibilities from day one, including financial reporting under HGB and IFRS, regulatory reporting, and the continuous improvement of our finance processes.

You can look forward to

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements and take ownership of forecasting and planning processes under HGB and IFRS for companies within the Hannover Re Group
• Be responsible for the calculation, posting and analysis of reserves in SAP FI GL
• Coordinate, amongst other activities, intercompany reconciliations and implement accounting adjustments and corrections
• Drive the transformation of Accounting through the migration to SAP S/4HANA and continuously enhance processes with a focus on future readiness

You come equipped with

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting or a comparable field of study
• Several years of professional experience in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and/or in forecasting and planning processes under HGB and IFRS
• Experience within the (re)insurance industry would be advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with solid knowledge of SAP FI GL and, ideally, SAP S/4HANA
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken
• A strong interest in digitalisation, automation and the continuous improvement of accounting processes, combined with a collaborative and communicative approach to work

You may not meet every requirement listed in the job description. However, if you bring strong expertise and identify with our values Responsibility, We-spirit and Drive, we look forward to receiving your application!

We offer you

• Flexibility: A hybrid work model with flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave
• Work Abroad: Up to 30 days a year within the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
• Financial Benefits: Company pension scheme, employee shares at favourable conditions, vacation and Christmas allowances as well as financial participation in the company’s success 
• Worry-free Relocation: Wrap-around (financial) support for your accommodation search and relocation to Hannover 
• Lifelong Learning: Innovative programme of further training, including e-learning, specialist seminars, soft skills training, language courses, opportunities for work shadowing in other departments
• Digital Fitness: In short training sessions, we show you how to make your daily work more efficient and smarter using our AI tools – especially Microsoft Copilot
• Healthy Work Environment: Ergonomic workstations, outstanding canteen with rich selection of regional dishes ranging from vegan to hearty made with organic ingredients
• Corporate Fitness: Epassi membership (formerly Hansefit) across Germany or at Daily Fitness gym in Hannover (here also with access for family members)
• Corporate Benefits: Discounts on products and services from well-known vendors (including travel, fashion and technology)
• Individual Family Support: Company daycare facility and free, anonymous external counselling on personal, professional and psychological matters
• Mobility: Ease of mobility with a free pass on local public transport (Deutschlandticket) and bicycle leasing (JobRad) [only for permanent contracts], free parking and electric charging stations for cars and bikes
• Connecting Power: Together we enjoy parties, team events and internal networking activities

We are #somewhatdifferent – people with their own stories, experiences, and career paths. Everyone is welcome! Apply with just one click on the „Apply now“-button and become part of our diverse team! We’d love to hear about your skills and experiences. No need to upload a photo – it won’t impact your application.

More on our work environment, your entry opportunities and development prospects can be found at www.hannover-re.com/en/career.

Sophie Methner | Hannover Re | personnel@hannover-re.com