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At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfillment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now!

We are looking for you! You will work for our Global Accounting and Financial Management Department, with a specific focus on local german gap (HGB), tax and IFRS related accounting responsibilities.  Also, you will drive the digitalization of the closing team globally and inspire the team about going digital. The position is based in Frankfurt.

This is an exciting role for an experienced accountant encompassing both operational processing of accounting and reporting and excitement of new smart work possibilities. You will report to the Head of Closing. 

What you will do

Taking over accountability for selected accounting processes within the central global closing team in german head office.

• Supervising the accurate offshore preparation of monthly HGB & IFRS financial statements and tax compliance centrally for all company codes and branches of AllianzGI, including group reporting in SAP
• Driving further automation and increasing the use of digital workplace tools in the team
• Preparing additional reporting information/uploading files (Country-by-Country Reporting, Financial Reporting Questionnaires, Tax reporting) for company codes and branches of AllianzGI
• Being liaison and representative of AllianzGI and the Accounting & Financial Management function with external stakeholders (vendors like tax advisors and external auditors) and internal stakeholders (Compliance & Legal, Allianz group tax department and other Allianz / Allianz Global Investors entities)
• Perform validation and control of transactional operational related processes to ensure financial, regulatory and tax accuracy and adherence to the outsourced / offshore control framework including Balance Sheet substantiation, trend analysis and open/aged items (AP, AR, Treasury, G/L accounts) reconciliation.
• Providing support to the successful roll-out of global and regional change initiatives/ projects, driving the correct delivery of global data collections and harmonization of HGB & IFRS closing & reporting processes

What you bring

• Degree in Accounting (Master or Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent) or operational accounting experience (HGB, IFRS, Tax matters)
• Profound knowledge of accounting software (SAP and BI) and excel skills (can maintain complex spreadsheets) is essential
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills self-motivated, independent, and positive teammate, stress resilient and dedication to quality assured work
• Sufficient gravitas to represent Finance towards internal and external parties with ability to address problems and implement solutions, ability to co-ordinate multiple tasks and stakeholders simultaneously with priority setting.
• Ability to understand and communicate big picture views, how tasks are connected and dive into detail meticulously.
• Sensitivity to culture norms and differences and a proactive teammate
• Experience with offshore / outsourced environments and the ability to work with or lead a different cross-cultural and functional teams would be a plus

 What we offer 

• Flexible working from home and abroad according to internal guidelines (hybrid model/ flexible working hours/cross-border remote work) 
• Access to pension/ savings plans/ Allianz products
• Family support (relocation/ childcare facilities)
• Company share purchasing plan 
• Mental health and wellbeing programs 
• Mobility solutions (Jobrad bike leasing, subvention Jobticket)
• Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group 
• Self-guided learning & development
• … and so much more! 

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager.

We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals.

Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. 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. Great to have you on board.

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com

To Recruitment Agencies: 

Allianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. 

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. 

Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors. 

Finally, please do not contact hiring managers directly. 

38292 | Finance & Accounting | Professional | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Permanent