Insurance Accountant

Our client, a Luxembourg based Insurance company with branches in several countries, is currently looking for a:

Insurance Accountant (m/f)

This exciting opportunity is designed for a dynamic professional with proven expertise in insurance accounting, a strong appetite for driving change in a complex environment, and a natural ability to transform operational challenges into future-proof solutions.

Responsibilities

• Technical Insurance Accounting
  • Ensure timely and accurate entry of complex business flows (premiums, claims, commissions) and financial data into the general ledger
• Fund Accounting
  • Drive the operational unit-linked fund processes and accounting in collaboration with outsourced administrators/managers
• Investment Accounting
  • Oversee accounting and reconciliations of the non-linked investment portfolio, supported by outsourced investment accounting and manager
• Reconciliation & Analysis
  • Control consistency between management systems and accounting
  • Analyze technical suspense accounts in a multi-company environment
• Process Optimization
  • Use technical expertise to identify efficiency and control improvements and actively contribute to the optimization of accounting and reporting processes.
• Reporting & Compliance
  • Participate in monthly and annual closings (LuxGAAP), prepare regulatory reports for the Commissariat aux Assurances (CAA), and support external audits
• Tax & Fiscal Control
  • Prepare and control tax and VAT declarations before submission

Profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or finance
• At least 3 years of experience in (Life) Insurance accounting
• Strong knowledge of Luxembourg accounting standards and tax principles. Insurance and / or financial service experience preferred
• Fluency in French is a must - a (very) good level in English is also expected
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Knowledge of MS Dynamics and/or Anaplan is a significant advantage
• Ability to adopt a hands‑on approach in supporting management in all aspects of the day-to-day administration of the business
• Excellent communication skills and attention to details
• Ability to work on own initiative and liaise with all levels of management