ACCOUNTANT – INSURANCE & REINSURANCE (M/F)

Job description

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ACCOUNTANT – INSURANCE & REINSURANCE (M/F)

6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (CDD) | Luxembourg City | Full-Time | Immediate Start

Looking for your next opportunity in accounting, with more exposure to financial reporting and business analysis ?

✓ Are you an accountant or auditor with experience in the non-life insurance sector, reinsurance or captive insurance?

✓ Do you enjoy working with financial data, understanding the business behind the numbers and turning complex information into meaningful insights?

✓ Would you like to join a small, international finance team where your contribution will be visible and valued?

Then this opportunity could be a great match for you!

The Opportunity

People Solutions by Arhis is recruiting an Accountant - Insurance & Reinsurance for an established international reinsurance company based in Luxembourg City.

Our client operates within an international group and offers the advantages of a global organisation combined with the collaborative atmosphere of a small local team.

As the company enters a new chapter following a recent change in group ownership, its Finance team is looking for additional support to strengthen its accounting, financial analysis and reporting activities.

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract, with a potential opportunity for a permanent position depending on future organisational needs and group approval.

You will join a supportive, experienced team and work closely with the CFO and other finance professionals.

What Will You Be Doing?

Your role will combine hands-on accounting responsibilities with financial reporting and business analysis.

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Handle accounting activities related to insurance and reinsurance operations.
• Review, reconcile and validate financial and technical accounting data.
• Monitor premiums, claims, receivables and payables.
• Support accounting controls and ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial information.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Contribute to quarterly financial closing and reporting activities.
• Prepare financial reports, analyses and supporting documentation for local management and the international group.
• Analyse financial results, identify variances and explain key developments.
• Help improve the quality, structure and clarity of financial reporting.
• Use Excel to analyse data, build reports and provide meaningful financial insights.
• Support audit and regulatory reporting activities when required.

Business Partnering & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with the CFO and other business stakeholders.
• Go beyond the numbers by helping explain financial performance and identifying potential issues.
• Contribute ideas to improve reporting processes and internal controls.
• Support the Finance team in adapting to evolving group reporting requirements.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are open to different professional backgrounds, provided you have relevant exposure to the non-life insurance sector.

You could be:

• An accountant working in a non-life insurance or reinsurance company.
• An accounting professional from a captive insurance company or captive management firm.
• An auditor with experience auditing non-life insurance or reinsurance companies.
• A finance professional with a strong accounting background and relevant insurance-sector reporting experience.

Requirements

Your Profile

Education & Professional Experience

• You hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification (minimum three years of higher education) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Actuarial Science or a related field.
• You have at least 2–3 years of relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within an insurance or reinsurance company.
• Experience gained within a captive management company or an accounting firm specialising in insurance or reinsurance will also be considered.
• You have a sound understanding of accounting principles applicable to insurance and reinsurance contracts, including Lux GAAP, IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• You are familiar with Solvency II regulatory requirements and comfortable interpreting insurance and reinsurance contracts.
• Knowledge of the Luxembourg insurance and reinsurance market would be an advantage.

Technical & Personal Skills

• You demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when working with financial data.
• You have advanced Excel skills and practical experience using at least one accounting software system.
• You are organised, proactive and able to work independently while maintaining a strong sense of responsibility.
• You can identify discrepancies, investigate issues and propose practical solutions.
• You communicate effectively with both financial and technical stakeholders.
• You enjoy working in a collaborative environment and can adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Languages

Fluency in English and French is essential, both written and spoken (minimum C1 level in each language).

What Our Client Offers

• A friendly, professional and collaborative working environment within a close-knit local team.
• A varied role combining technical accounting, financial analysis and regulatory reporting.
• Exposure to international reinsurance operations and a wide range of technical accounting matters.
• A full-time position based in Luxembourg City, with an immediate start or as soon as possible.

Interested in This Opportunity?

Are you ready to put your technical accounting expertise to work in a dynamic international reinsurance environment?

We would be pleased to hear from you!

Send us your application and let the People Solutions by Arhis team introduce you to this opportunity in more detail.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Your Candidate Experience with People Solutions by Arhis
To ensure that your profile aligns with our opportunities, we guide you through a thorough recruitment process, including individual interviews, assessment centers, personality and motivation questionnaires, as well as coaching sessions led by our team of certified coaches.

Rest assured that we carefully review every application received, including those automatically acknowledged upon submission.
Your profile will be evaluated by a consultant specialized in your field of expertise.

We listen to your needs, keep you informed, and provide guidance throughout the recruitment process until your successful integration with our client. Our commitment is to offer you our expertise to ensure the success of your next professional endeavor.

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