Senior Controller (m/f/d)*

In the division Reinsurance Controlling (RIC), the responsibilities of controlling and management reporting are bundled together to ensure a uniform controlling process. RIC advises the Reinsurance Committee (RC), RI-CEO and the RI-CFO in respect of the current economics of the Reinsurance Segment and proper allocation of resources.

The Global Expense Controlling and Analytics team acts as the Global Process Owner for expenses and is responsible for budgeting and cost allocation processes and the subsequent reporting in the internal and external view. The team 'Non-IT Controlling' is in charge of the cost allocation process as basis for the expense reporting in the financial statements. We furthermore manage the expense forecast process and provide all relevant information and analytics to senior management, especially the Reinsurance Committee and the Reinsurance CFO, to steer the expense base in the business field reinsurance.

We are looking for a highly motivated and committed colleague that supports the head of section of Non-IT Controlling in the closing and forecast process as well as in providing analysis and presentations on a regular as well as ad-hoc basis.

YOUR JOB

• Strive constantly for improvements in the expense closing process including the central cost accounting system SAP-CO to align expense in- and output – in this context collaborate proactively with the involved central departments and the respective counterparts in our international organization.
• Contact person for the senior management and the international organizations with regard to cost controlling and cost accounting systems and methods.
• Coordinate expense forecast inputs with the neighbouring expense controlling departments (IT and non-IT).
• Coordinate and conduct analysis of expense developments – in this context collaborate proactively with other RIC departments as well as the international organization.
• Create structured and compelling presentations on various cost topics and projects for board and senior executive meetings/communication.
• Support with the further automation and digitalisation of interfaces and processes to further boost the efficiency of cost controlling.

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree with above-average classification in economics or business administration with focus on accounting and controlling.
• At least three years’ experience in accounting and/or controlling, ideally in the field of expenses and in an insurance company.
• Very strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and high ability to work in a project-oriented, flexible work environment.
• Strong ability to work with high volume of numbers and attention to detail.
• High levels of motivation and above-average commitment with a strong client and service focus.
• Very good command of English.
• Very strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ideally, knowledge of SAP-CO, GT, ECON, BO and Power BI, strong affinity for IT.

Application Instructions

Please apply through our online portal and upload your CV, as well as your academic reference letters, including school certificates, graduation certificates and transcripts of record for any degrees. If applicable, please also submit reference letters from any previous employers or certificates from any other qualifications you may have. We recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position and Munich Re is of interest to you.

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• Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.
• Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements.
• Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds – we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.

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