IFRS9 Expert

Descrizione del lavoro:

Allianz Services is proud to serve and be part of Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers. Our global footprint, with more than 7,300 employees located across ten countries and four continents, enables us to unlock value for our partners across the insurance value chain and deliver superior client experience within Allianz Group. At Allianz Services, we have a strong specialization in core insurance operations, shared services, business analytics, engineering, and management consulting. Our people and our trusted relationships with partners are what matter most. These are rooted in our values of compassion, integrity, and expertise and we strive to continuously evolve, improve, and deliver excellence while contributing successfully to the transformation of Allianz. Caring actively for the environment, for people, and for our customers is what makes us a great place to work and together we are shaping a better and more caring tomorrow.

Job role

We are currently seeking a highly skilled IFRS 9 expert to become part of our team at our Bucharest office. The individual will be collaborating with the IFRS9 Investments Competence Center ("ICC") of the Group Accounting and Reporting Hub.
The ICC ensures the proper classification and measurement of investments under IFRS 9. The team's main task is to provide expert judgements centrally at Allianz Group Accounting and Reporting ("GAR") regarding the so-called SPPI test for classification of financial assets. The team also supports GAR in determining impairments on these instruments. The ICC's extensive expertise in financial instruments as well as their strong methodological and accounting skills enable them to guide the Group-wide IFRS 9 process within GAR in alignment with the Allianz Operating Entities ("OEs"). The ICC aims to leverage its expertise and integrate further accounting- and investment-related topics, such as impairments and the central oversight into the team.

What you will do:

Provide expert judgement on the classification and measurement of financial instruments in accordance with IFRS 9 for the debt investments held in the relevant Allianz portfolios
Support the global steering and consistent application of the correct investment classification for the Allianz Group in close cooperation with OEs, asset managers and GAR
Contribute expert knowledge to support GAR in complying with the IFRS 9 impairment requirements
Update and refine the applicable IFRS 9 accounting guidance in agreement with GAR and the Group's external auditor
Actively support the improvement of the Central SPPI and Impairment Engines
Foster the implementation of innovative technological solutions, based on artificial intelligence etc.
Review and recommend improvements to the ICC's internal control environment

What you bring:

Strong academic background in accounting and finance with focus on financial services, insurance or banking
Expertise in the IFRS 9 classification and measurement as well as impairment requirements
Experience in working in an international environment (Big4 or similar company) as well as working on local and Group-level with focus on accounting policies
Fluent in English (German language is a plus)
Excellent technical and analytical skills, logical in approach and high attention to detail
Goal-oriented work with a clear focus on the relevant key aspects
Good user skills MS Office, understanding of data flows
ACCA, CECCAR or similar diplomas are a plus
We highly welcome candidates with a genuine interest and affinity for Information Technology (IT) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), as these attributes are considered valuable assets to our team.

You have:

Ability to adapt to on-going change and work in a fast-paced, deadline intensive environment and committed to resolving complex requests
Strong analytical, interpersonal, intercultural, communication and organizational skills
Ability to think in processes and process dependencies as well as ensure deliverables are connected with operating plans
Strong ability to multi-task and appropriately prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
Self-motivated and proven "can do" attitude

What we offer:

We support your well-being
* Access dedicated counseling services, mental health resources, and well-being sessions designed to keep you feeling your best
* Enjoy a personalized benefits package through a monthly budget on the Benefit platform, covering medical subscriptions, meal tickets, private pension plans, life insurance, Allianz Tiriac exclusive insurance discounts, and many more.
* Prioritize what truly matters with time off on your birthday, additional vacation days for each year with Allianz (up to five extra days), Paid leave on December 24th and 31st, plus the flexibility to swap weekend holidays for extra days off, and special allowances for significant life events.

We invest in your growth
Take advantage of an extensive learning curriculum tailored to support your career growth and meet your professional needs, with access to a wide range of technical and soft skills trainings, international certifications (including Agile, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2, ITIL, IFOA, ACCA, IACCM, and more), learning resources from LinkedIn and Allianz platforms, language development opportunities (German, French, English), and our dedicated Leadership Program to help you reach the next level.

We value you and your work
We acknowledge and recognize your work through performance-based rewards to celebrate your achievements, team, and individual recognition programs to celebrate your contributions and internal referral bonuses.
Your personal information, including sensitive data, may be shared with Hiring Managers to evaluate your suitability for the role. Only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted, and all applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.

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