Title:  LH Senior Client Accountant

RIA LH Madrid, is responsible for Life & Health technical accounting for Latin America and Iberia. We are looking for a flexible and highly motivated Senior Client Accountant in this interesting, dynamic and international setting, providing guidance for the colleagues and contributing with expertise in the growing department. 

This advertisement has to be seen as a promotion possibility within the Madrid team and is not an additional position in the team.

YOUR JOB

• Providing leadership to staff in the areas of reinsurance accounting/technical accounting 
• Ensuring technical accounting quality assurance, incl. adequate commenting
• Performing tasks in connection with the quarterly and annual closing, incl. ensuring compliance with deadlines
• Assuming cross-team responsibility and driving know how exchange between the teams esp. on complex accounting topics incl. holding training sessions on her/his own, also in foreign languages (where applicable) in close cooperation with the other Seniors
• Assisting the manager with his/her disciplinary responsibilities
• Giving guidance or assuming responsibility for complex treaties (where applicable)
• Assisting with or assuming a topic and process owner role in RIA (if applicable on a global level)
• Contributing actively to/leading cross-unit projects and working groups (where applicable)
• Proactively monitoring TA key performance indicators (overdue balances, unmatched cash, etc.) for the RIA LH Madrid and forwarding alerts to the manager
• Being prepared to go on business trips for client visits in order to solve issues
• Contributing proactively to updating and optimizing internal processes and interfaces in consultation with the GPOs
• Driving the exchange with other IOs on technical accounting topics and processes
• Central contact partner for RIA LH1.2 on all TA and closing matters
• Being prepared to go the extra mile and react flexibly, whenever necessary, also in respect of working at home or in the office

YOUR PROFILE

• Business studies or commercial training as an insurance specialist with advanced qualifications and specific professional experience
• Sound knowledge of reinsurance and accounting
• Good knowledge of the LH1.2 clients and markets
• Solution-oriented, structured and creative in thought and action, as a role model for the team
• Clear willingness to accept innovation, creativity and openness to new ideas and solutions
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual skills and an ability to work without supervision
• Comprehensive understanding of the RIA Global Processes and Rules
• Very good and clear communication and presentation skills incl. good English language skills, both written and spoken
• Good team worker with an interest in developing, maintaining and passing on expertise
• Advanced conflict management skills
• Sound know how of the various systems relevant to perform the Senior tasks 

At Munich Re, embracing the power of differences is at the core of who we are. We believe diversity fosters resilience and innovation and enables us to act on our purpose of helping humankind act braver and better. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!