Head of Finance & Accounting

Job title:

Head of Finance & Accounting

Company:

Allianz

Job description

Are you keen on driving innovation? Do you thrive in a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and trust?Then let’s care for tomorrow. At Allianz, you can count on having a voice, driving innovation and change and making an impact – for us, yourself and the world.We are announcing an opening for the following position in our Budapest Office with home office opportunities:Head of Finance and Accounting.What you’ll do:Take full responsibility for the insurer’s financial and accounting operationsCoordinate general ledger and sub-ledger accounting, cash flow, and tax processesSupervise and manage monthly, quarterly and annual closing procedure, group reporting, and reconciliation, financial statements, IFRS reports, and Solvency II disclosuresManage cash and liquidity, drive optimization of financial operationsEnsure compliance with statutory and group-level reporting requirementsMaintain a robust control environment over financial, accounting, and reporting processes.Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team (approx. 20 people across 3 groups)Act as a liaison with internal stakeholders (business units, top management) and external partners (auditors, regulators, banks)Lead and deliver finance- and accounting-related projects, contribute to regional and group-level initiativesWhat you bring:University degree in Finance, Economics, or a related fieldHungarian statutory accountant qualification (mérlegképes könyvelő)Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience in the insurance/reinsurance sector or in insurance auditingAt least 2–3 years of leadership experience in finance or accounting functionsFluent English, both written and spokenStrong analytical and communication skills, with a proactive and structured mindsetFull compliance with the legal requirements set out in the Hungarian Insurance Act (Bit.) for the role of Head of Accounting SystemBasic familiarity with available AI tools such as ChatGPTAdvantages:Extensive leadership experience in the insurance industryPractical experience in IFRS and Solvency II reportingProject management experience in an international or group-level environmentFamiliarity with financial systems (e.g., SAP or similar platforms)What’s in it for you? We offer the following benefits:Income:competitive salarybonus based on performance appraisal systemvoluntary pension fund contribution (supplement to individual contributions)discounted share purchase and free share optionsreduced premium for insurance productsHealth:life, accident and health insurancesfree comprehensive health check-up every yearsporting opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Programwork well programs, monthly fruit days…and free coffee every dayTime:hybrid working (2 days in the office per week on average)2 extra days off per year for everyoneother help: e.g. organising summer camps for childrenCareer:continuous professional development opportunities (trainings, conferences, mentoring by expert colleagues, free usage of LinkedIn Learning, dedicated one hour of learning per week, opportunity to sign a study contract)possibility to gain short or long-term international work experience within Allianz Grouptalent development programsAcknowledgements:our commitment to gender equality, i.e. equal opportunities and gender balance is certified by EDGEAllianz Hungaria employees believe that wellbeing, flexible working, an inclusive atmosphere and a reliable, stable workplace are the most important values, as demonstrated by the international Great Place to Work (GPTW) certification.Where is our office?1087 Budapest, Könyves Kálmán körút 48-52.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. We are the global insurer of the Olympic and Paralympic Movements. United by the power of sport and inspired by the values of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are building an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow, and shape a better future for our community, our customers, and the world around us.Variety of perspectives is an integral part of Allianz’ company culture. One way to foster well-rounded teams is the regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities, and geographies. Therefore, the company expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.We at Allianz believe in fostering 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 race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.

Expected salary

Location

Budapest

Job date

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 01:51:35 GMT

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