IFRS Investment Accounting Specialist

Posted 2 months ago

Insurance Company

Job description

Are you an experienced (IFRS) Investment Accounting Specialist looking for a new challenge? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment? Our client is currently looking for an Investment Accounting Specialist to join their Accounting & Reporting department.

You will be responsible for setting the accounting guidance for new investments by the company, the writing of the accounting position papers for these investments and discussions with their auditor, and the analysis of quarterly IFRS results of the asset side of their balance sheet. You understand complex financial transactions, the related accounting implications as well as the insurance business. This position offers a unique opportunity for career development.

About the organization

Our client is a part of a European insurer, supported by a financially powerful shareholder and working with the best specialists who understand investment and assets. Together, they can improve their investment returns. By investing smarter, our client expects a significant increase in their investment income in the coming years. Furthermore, if they see opportunities to accelerate business growth through acquisitions of pension funds, for example, they know they have the backing of a strong shareholder to finance those acquisitions. These strategic developments plus the ever changing accounting landscape make working as an Investment Accounting Specialist at our client a lot of fun plus will give many opportunities for personal and professional growth as you will be at the center of the investment accounting side.

As an Investment Accounting Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• setting standards and guidance for the accounting implications of the developments in the company (specifically investment related) and complex financial transactions and document in accounting position papers
• being the bridge between multiple domains to help drive the company’s strategic initiatives (like new investments, acquisitions or other developments)
• acting as sparring partner on complex, financial material and strategic subjects towards external stakeholders (e.g. their external accountant)
• playing a key role in the analysis of the quarterly financial results, together with the accounting and reporting department and their actuaries

Job requirements

Technical knowledge and skills required:

• Qualified Accounting professional with at least 8 years of experience in Investment Accounting/ auditing at a financial services company; previous insurance or Big 4 experience is an advantage
• Extended knowledge of financial and capital markets, financial instruments and investments and preferably IFRS 9.
• Knowledge of Solvency II is an advantage

Personal capabilities required:

• Strong team player who collaborates easily and effectively across functions and with internal stakeholders, involving technical experts
• Independent minded. Credible in front of internal teams and external stakeholders like the auditor. Confidence to voice opinions and provide constructive challenge, able to convince others and make them part of the solution
• Excellent communication and influencing skills. Verbal, written and listening – English and preferably also in Dutch

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