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Accountant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Frankfurt

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree in accounting, experience in investment and technical insurance accounting, IAS/IFRS knowledge, SAP/FI skills, strong Excel proficiency, and fluency in English (German preferred).
  • You will manage investment and insurance accounting topics, support closing tasks, analyze P&L and balance sheets, coordinate year-end audits, and optimize accounting processes.

Requirements

  • Business administration with major in accounting or similar education
  • experience in investment accounting and/or technical insurance accounting
  • knowledge of IAS/IFRS financial standards
  • ideally SAP/FI experience and strong MS-Office skills, esp. excel
  • very good analytical skills, fast-learner, and problem-solving mindset
  • high degree of independence and structured way of working
  • fluent in English and (ideally) in German

Responsibilities

  • Subject matter owner for selected Investment and/or technical insurance accounting topics (e.g. reinsurance)
  • Support of monthly, quarterly and annual closing tasks
  • analysis of P&L and balance sheet movements as well as commentary for senior management
  • preparation and coordination of year-end audit with external auditors and relevant internal departments
  • regular optimization of accounting processes

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Accountant.

What type of employment is being offered?

The position is a Fixed Term Contract.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Frankfurt with hybrid working options.

How many days a month are employees required to be in the office?

Employees are required to be in the office in Frankfurt-Niederrad for only four days per month.

What is the working time per week?

The weekly working time is 38.5 hours, which can be flexibly arranged between 6 am and 9 pm.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A degree in business administration with a major in accounting or similar education is required.

What experience is preferred for candidates applying to this position?

Experience in investment accounting and/or technical insurance accounting is preferred.

What knowledge of financial standards is necessary for this role?

Knowledge of IAS/IFRS financial standards is necessary.

Is prior experience with SAP/FI and MS-Office required?

Ideally, candidates should have SAP/FI experience and strong MS-Office skills, especially in Excel.

What language proficiency is expected from applicants?

Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in German is ideally preferred.

What are some benefits of working at Standard Life?

Benefits include flat hierarchies, a free Germany Job Ticket, meal vouchers, occupational health management offers, and a modern office space.

How does Standard Life view diversity and inclusion?

Standard Life values diversity and ensures that everyone is accepted and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

How should applicants submit their application?

Applicants should send their application documents, stating their salary expectations and earliest possible starting date to Jobs@Standardlife.de.

What should applicants do if they require adjustments in the recruitment process?

Applicants should let the company know so they can provide assistance to help them be at their best.

We're the UK's largest long-term savings and retirement business, serving c.13m customers through our consumer brands.

Finance
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1782
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Phoenix is the UK’s largest long term savings and retirement business. Our customer brands include SunLife, Standard Life, Phoenix Life, and ReAssure. While we have a thriving ‘open’ business through the Standard Life and SunLife brands, a key driver of value for us is our expertise in managing ‘heritage’ books of business no longer open to new customers. We have offices around the UK as well as operations in Dublin and Frankfurt. As one of Britain’s Top Employers, we offer opportunities for you to challenge and develop yourself in a company that looks after our colleagues, customers and communities. Please do not post private information publicly. Phoenix Group is the brand for Phoenix Group Holdings PLC, its subsidiary companies and brands.