Financial Analyst

Munich Re is the world’s largest reinsurer and a leading provider of reinsurance solutions. We are currently seeking a driven and proactive Financial Analyst to join our team in Japan. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, Japan (CFO), we are looking for an individual who is eager to develop their finance and accounting expertise over time, with opportunities to progressively take on broader responsibilities and grow professionally. 

As a Financial Analyst, you will support accurate and timely accounting and reporting for Munich Re, Japan Branch. This role covers general accounting such as Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets Accounting, Regulatory, Tax and Group reporting in close coordination with internal stakeholders within Japan, our APAC region and in Munich. This role also requires strong analytical skills, ownership, proactiveness, attention to detail, and a structured, hands-on approach, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.

Your Role

You will contribute to a range of activities, including but not limited to the following:

• Maintain accurate general ledger accounting in accordance with JGAAP and IFRS, and internal Group accounting guidelines
• Execute routine general ledger postings for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards as well as internal accounting guidelines
• Perform quarterly and annual closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, provisions, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure timely and accurate booking of expenses, intercompany transactions, and cash movements
• Review and process expense claims in Concur, including user support and handling related ad-hoc tasks
• Support preparation and submission of financial reporting to the Group, ensuring data quality and adherence to deadlines
• Assist in the preparation of Japan regulatory financial information and management reports
• Assist with regulatory and internal information requests from Group Finance, APAC Finance, and other key stakeholders
• Support tax‑related activities (e.g. corporate tax, withholding tax, consumption tax) by preparing data and schedules under guidance from senior team members
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, documentation, and controls within finance and accounting
• Contribute to finance‑related projects and system enhancements as required

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant finance or accounting experience, ideally in an international or high-growth environment and preferably within insurance or financial services space
• Solid understanding of accounting principles; exposure to IFRS and reinsurance accounting is an advantage
• Working knowledge of Japanese tax requirements, with the ability to support tax‑related activities under guidance
• Strong analytical skills with sound accounting judgement and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Japanese
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders across various departments
• Proactive and reliable team player with a structured and hands-on approach to work
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new tasks in a dynamic work environment
• Experience with financial software (preferably SAP)
• CPA, CMA, ACCA or equivalent qualifications are preferred but not required
• Aspiration to grow into a broader finance role with increased responsibility
  
  

At Munich Re, we embrace, and value, the interaction of diverse backgrounds, experience, perspectives and thought. This interaction is the foundation of our open culture, spirit of partnership, of how our teams are built and cultivated, and of how we are supported and developed. And at the centre of this interaction is each of us.