(Senior) Credit Controller (m/f)

Job Level:  Professional
Location: 

Wallisellen, CH, 8304 Schaan, LI, 9494 Zurich, CH, 8002

Area of Expertise:  Finance & Accounting
Unit:  Allianz Commercial
Employing Entity:  Allianz Risk Transfer
Job Type:  Full-Time
Remote Job:  Hybrid working
Employment Type:  Permanent
ID:  45437
Position Cluster:  Non-Executive

 

Let’s care for tomorrow. 

Your ambitions.  Your dreams.  Your tomorrow 

 

Whether it’s aircraft, international business, offshore wind parks or Hollywood film productions, Allianz Commercial has an extensive range of risks covered when it comes to protecting businesses.   

 

We are looking for a Senior Credit Controller (m/f/d) to join Allianz Risk Transfer (ART) in Schaan (Liechtenstein) or Wallisellen/Zurich (Switzerland). 

 

The Impact You Will Have

Reporting to the Head of Finance Operations Allianz Risk Transfer (ART), you will be responsible for the credit control activities related to the insurance business of ART with a focus on Switzerland and Liechtenstein, considering the ongoing business as well as the review of historical transactions. Furthermore, you will support the transformation journey of Finance Operations ART with the definition and stabilization of credit control processes for ART globally. 

 

Some of your specific responsibilities could include: 

  • Ensure that all accounts receivable / payables are settled and collected as per agreed terms of settlement 

  • Identify and analyze all accounts differences and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that all items are booked correctly and differences are resolved in a professional manner and on a timely basis. Establish and maintain an abeyance system 

  • Recommend write offs where applicable 

  • Perform credit control function of Accounts Receivable/Payable and related account reconciliations 

  • Coordination, transfer and reconciliation of data from interfaces of front-end systems 

  • Execute settlements with brokers and insurers particularly the control of outstanding balances of Allianz Commercial 

  • On an on-going basis, properly account for all collections through timely application in SAP and insurance related systems. Prepare monthly cash, receivable/payable and other account reconciliations and related journal entries 

  • Document application of policies, procedures and workflow for your areas of responsibility 

  • Archive records to satisfy audit and statutory requirements 

  • Draft standards to improve quality  

  • Work collaboratively with other functional areas (Operations, Accounting, Claims) in establishing processes, booking flows and accuracy completeness controls 

  • Provide professional customer service to internal and external customers  

  • Contribute to project work within the department 

 

What You’ll Bring to the Role 

  • Excellent tertiary qualification (Bachelor) preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting or qualified by experience in related discipline 

  • Several years of professional experience in a Finance role. Ideally experience in reinsurance, P&C insurance or asset management 

  • Solid understanding of credit control practice and principles 

  • Good understanding of insurance financial statements and their performance measurement including drivers 

  • Comprehensive knowledge of local GAAP, IAS / IFRS, Regulatory, Tax and other relevant requirements (such as Allianz Accounting policies) with regards to reporting, compliance and declaration 

  • Analytical skills and excellent ability to handle complex processes (closing, reporting, finance operations) including understanding of data flows  

  • Excellent problem-solving skills 

  • IT and office application skills to effectively analyze data 

  • Solid ability to manage projects and to develop solutions while considering complex stakeholder structures and requirements 

  • Fluent English language skills are required, German skills are a plus. 

 

45437 | Finance & Accounting | Professional | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Permanent

 

What’s in it for you? 

 

Let’s care about everything that makes you, you 

We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.  We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working.  Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us. 

 

Let’s care for your financial wellbeing 

We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension. 

 

Let’s care for your opportunities to progress 

From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered. 

 

Let’s care for life’s twists and turns 

From our support for flexible working, health and wellbeing (including private healthcare and generous parental leave benefits), to helping people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. We've got your back. 

 

Let’s care for our society and our planet 

With opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive and sustainable, we care for the tomorrows of our people, our industry and our clients. 

 

Care to join us? 

Allianz Commercial is the Allianz Group brand serving the world’s largest consumer brands and major industry players through to family-owned enterprises forming the backbone of nations’ economies. We bring together the corporate multinational business of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty and the commercial business of national Allianz Property & Casualty entities and provide both traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and Multinational services as well as seamless claims handling.   

 

As a key strategic player in the Allianz Group network, Allianz Commercial is present in over 200 countries and in 2022 generated more than €19 billion gross premium.  

 

Learn more about careers at Allianz Commercial by clicking here.

 

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Allianz is an equal opportunity employer, and therefore welcomes applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. Diversity of thinking is an important part of our culture.

 

People with disabilities: 
We want to give all our candidates the best opportunity to succeed.  If you need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please email 

agcsglobalcareers@allianz.com

 

Recruitment Agencies:  
Allianz Commercial has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly.  Allianz Commercial does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.  Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired.  When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact managers directly. 

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