Head of Section RIA1.5.3 IO Collaboration & LH Accounting Guidance in Reinsurance Accounting (m/f/d)

Reinsurance Accounting (RIA) timely provides reliable accounting information to internal and external stakeholders. We act passionately to support business value creation while relying on harmonised processes, methods and tools to efficiently lead global operations. We are a global, diverse team of experts, value open communication and are eager to actively help shaping the RIA of tomorrow.

Within our dynamic environment, the GFL LH Team – IO Collaboration and LH Accounting Guidance (RIA 1.5.3) is responsible for interfacing with international Life and Health accounting departments, providing accounting support, and overseeing local technical accounting processes.

We are seeking a qualified and dedicated professional to lead this team as Head of Section. This role offers a challenging range of responsibilities and ample opportunities for personal development. If you are an ambitious leader looking to make a significant impact in a global, diverse team, we invite you to apply and join us in shaping the future of RIA.

Your job

• Leading and building a team of 8 skilled and motivated financial accountants and senior financial accountants
• Establishing close ties with international offices (IO), manage the Global RIA LH Community and the organization of the Global RIA LH Board
• Leading the development, enhancement and enforcement of the LH accounting work instruction framework, including the quality assurance (QA Essentials) framework for technical accounting and IFRS 17
• Coordinating the accounting part of the IFRS 17 closing process within the LH segment in close collaboration with local accounting departments by ensuring high quality figures and timely deliveries for the LH segment towards the upstream processes
• Providing high-quality accounting support
• Fostering strong team relationships by being approachable and supportive, effectively delegating tasks to ensure a collaborative and productive work environment
• Leading or participating in projects and initiatives

Your profile

• Very good university degree or similar qualification in a quantitative field
• Minimum of ten years of professional experience in the finance department, ideally with a focus on actuarial accounting
• Experience in FMR closing processes and/or respective project management experience
• Good knowledge of IFRS 17 accounting standards and technical accounting processes
• Very good command of written and spoken English; German is a plus
• Distinct willingness for change and overcoming obstacles with high team spirit, enthusiasm and empathy
• Excellent analytical skills, good problem-solving abilities, and conceptual skills combined with the ability to explain complex interrelationships in an understandable way

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that values open communication and collaboration
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• A hybrid working model that balances flexibility and collaboration

Job Evaluation: B

Please use the online application and submit it by 18th November 2025 at the latest (10-day deadline).

Our general internal job advertisement (ISA) guideline can be found on MR Web München at ME@MUNICHRE >> Arbeitsrecht & Regelungen >> ISA-Richtlinie. Information on selection procedures for senior and management positions can also be found in the ISA Guideline.

About us 

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel.  

Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation. 

Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re. 

Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below. 

Unlock your potential

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
• Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

Rewards & Recognition

• Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
• Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions.
• 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.

* Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal  opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified. 

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft

Heidi Feldmeier, Senior HR Business Partner. Königinstraße 107, 80802 München, GERMANY