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Accountant Obligatory Reinsurance Business Central and Eastern Europe

Hannover Rückversicherung AG, Location, WV, United States


Accountant Obligatory Reinsurance Business Central and Eastern Europe
Reference Number: 3099

Contract Type: Regular

Working Time: Part-Time

Hannover Re - with around 4,000 employees at locations all over the world. Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other. As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim. This requires customised, innovative solutions. Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products. All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world and a reliable employer.

Let’s connect: If you want to experience how things are done in the Group Finance and Accounting, Reinsurance Accounting team at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a permanent, part-time basis (30 HPW), commencing as soon as possible as a

Accountant Obligatory Reinsurance Business Central and Eastern Europe . The team supports our Market and Finance business units in their daily administrative operations, ensuring efficient processes and reliable service for internal and external clients.

You can look forward to

Reviewing, processing and booking mandatory reinsurance statements, including ensuring completeness

Recording, processing and preparing claims notifications, including sanctions screening and coordination with claims specialists

Quarterly closing activities

Independent processing of current accounts as well as support in cash flow management

Correspondence and reconciliation with internal interfaces and external clients

Participation in working groups and projects focused on automation and digitalisation in the international reinsurance accounting environment

Supporting colleagues within the team during process changes related to digitalisation and automation

You come equipped with

A completed degree in Business Administration and/or a comparable commercial qualification

Experience in accounting (e.g. within insurance, banking or tax environments)

Knowledge of various accounting standards, e.g. German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS

A basic understanding of treaty and facultative reinsurance contracts is an advantage

German and English at a confident conversational level

Confident use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

SAP knowledge is an advantage

Affinity for IT topics and willingness to familiarise yourself with various IT technologies

Excellent numerical skills and analytical thinking, combined with very strong communication skills

An independent and responsible working style, as well as enjoyment of collaborating in an international, highly motivated and well-connected team

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 : Hansefit membership 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), 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!

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