Technical accounting officer (m/f/d)

From premium collection to technical reserves and Solvency II reporting: leverage your insurance accounting expertise to drive financial accuracy for a high-value risk management portfolio in an international, fast-paced environment.

Technical Accounting Officer (M/F/D)

Corporate Context

Our client is a Luxembourg-based professional risk management entity, part of a global financial group. To support their growing technical accounting department, they are looking for a Technical Accounting Officer to join their team.

This "Back Office" position is essential for ensuring the accurate processing and reporting of technical financial data related to high-value risk portfolios.

Key Responsibilities & Goals

Reporting to the Technical Accounting Manager and the CFO, you will handle all activities related to technical accounting and reporting:

1   Technical Accounting & Operational Flows

·          Contract & Premium Management: Handle the accurate accounting of technical treaties and manage the recording and collection of premiums from insured parties.

·          Commission & Payment Cycle: Ensure the accurate calculation and timely payment of commissions to brokers and business partners.

·          Claims Handling: Process claim payments and record technical claim reserves with high precision.

·          Technical Reversals & Reconciliations: Manage the monthly reversal of reserves and ensure the proper reconciliation of all technical accounts.

·          Cash Management & Ledger Monitoring: Monitor technical debtors and creditors (aging balances), ensuring timely collection of receivables and efficient cash flow management.

2  Stakeholder Liaison & External Coordination

·          Internal Collaboration: Work closely with underwriting officers and actuaries to ensure the correct interpretation and consistency of technical data.

·          External Coordination: Liaise with brokers and ceding companies to ensure data completeness, reliability, and accuracy across all mutual contracts.

·          Audit Support: Act as a key contact for external and internal auditors, providing the necessary technical accounting documentation for statutory and compliance audits.

3  Reporting, Analysis & Process Optimization

·          Financial Reporting: Assist in issuing monthly technical financial reports for both local management and the Group.

·          Regulatory Compliance: Contribute to the statutory reporting process in full compliance with Lux GAAP and Solvency II requirements.

·          Process Optimization: Suggest and implement enhancements for technical data processing to improve efficiency and strengthen internal controls.

Requirements

·          Experience: Minimum 2–3 years in a similar role within the financial or insurance industry.

·          Fiduciary Background: Candidates from accounting firms (Fiduciaires) may be considered if they demonstrate an exceptional ability to learn technical flows (premiums, commissions, reserves, and claims).

·          Technical Skills: Solid knowledge of insurance accounting principles. Familiarity with the Luxembourg regulatory environment (Solvency II) is an advantage.

·          Languages: English and French are mandatory (Minimum C1 level, both written and spoken).

·          Soft Skills: Analytical mindset, IT savvy (Advanced Excel), initiative-taker, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Interested? Send us your CV without further delay. Only CVs matching these criteria will be taken into consideration.

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