Accountant / Sachbearbeiter:in Digitalisierung Accounting-Prozesse

About Hannover Rück

Hannover Rück has around 3,900 employees at locations all over the world. Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other. As a reinsurer, we provide security for clients in the event of a claim. This requires tailor-made, innovative solutions. Solutions that were suitable yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimize our services, advice, and products. All of this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world and a reliable employer.

Let's connect: Join our Group Finance and Accounting department, Digital Accounting, at our Hannover/Germany location as an Accountant / Administrator for Digitalization of Accounting Processes. This is a permanent position, starting as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Assist in accelerating the digitalization of claims processing, working closely with other accounting teams.
• Processing and auditing of reinsurance accounts and current account processing of payments.
• Supporting other accounting teams in the digitalization of their business.
• Correspondence and coordination with internal interfaces and external clients.
• Participation in internal working groups and projects focused on digitalization and automation.
• Optimization of existing business processes together with other colleagues from accounting.

Requirements

• Several years of experience in accounting (e.g., from the insurance, banking, or tax sectors) and in qualified bookkeeping.
• Completed degree in business administration or commercial training in insurance, banking, or tax.
• Good knowledge of reinsurance contract types and forms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• SAP knowledge.
• Python and/or UI Path knowledge are advantageous.
• Previous experience with different IT landscapes and an interest in engaging with them in more depth.
• Fluent German and English language skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Very good understanding of numbers and analytical thinking.
• Independent and self-responsible working style.
• Confident and service-oriented demeanor towards internal and external clients.

Not all requirements met? No problem, we look forward to your application!

Benefits

• Flexibility: A hybrid work model with flexible working hours and 30 days of vacation per year.
• Working abroad: Up to 20 days per year within EU member states as well as in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
• Financial Benefits: Company pension scheme, employee shares at reduced rates, holiday and Christmas bonus, and financial participation in the company's success.
• All-round carefree move: Comprehensive (financial) support with finding accommodation and your move to Hannover.
• Lifelong learning: Innovative further training opportunities, including e-learning, specialist seminars, soft skills training, language courses, and the opportunity to gain insights into other departments through secondments.
• Healthy working: Cooperation with the Daily Fitness gym (also for relatives), ergonomic workstations, an excellent canteen with a variety of regional organic options from vegan to hearty.
• Corporate Benefits: Discounts on products and services from well-known providers (including travel, fashion, technology).
• Individual family support: Company daycare and free, anonymous external counseling for private, professional, and psychological concerns.
• Mobility: Mobile on the go with the free Job Ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) and JobRad, free parking spaces, and e-charging stations for cars and bicycles.
• Connecting Power: We celebrate together, organize team events, and meet for internal networking events, such as our monthly after-work gathering in the Work Café.

Salary: EUR 36,000 - 60,000 per year