Allianz Services

Senior Accountant

Posted: 5 minutes ago

Job Description

Allianz Services is proud to serve and be part of Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers. Our global footprint, with more than 8500 employees located across ten countries and four continents, enables us to unlock value for our partners across the insurance value chain and deliver superior client experience within Allianz Group. At Allianz Services, we have a strong specialization in core insurance operations, shared services, business analytics, engineering, and management consulting. Our people and our trusted relationships with partners are what matter most. These are rooted in our values of compassion, integrity, and expertise and we strive to continuously evolve, improve, and deliver excellence while contributing successfully to the transformation of Allianz. Caring actively for the environment, for people, and for our customers is what makes us a great place to work and together we are shaping a better and more caring tomorrow.Role OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join Allianz Services in Kuala Lumpur and being part of our international Finance and Accounting team. You will oversee the local accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, and providing strategic financial insights to support decision-making processes. Bring your sharp analytical mindset and solid accounting expertise to high impact, multi stream work—collaborating with a supportive international team across the globe.What You Will DoYou will prepare financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS and local GAAP.You will manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis. You will process vendor invoices, staff reimbursements, intercompany payments and ensure compliance with SST/ WHT.You will lead the annual audit process, collaborating with external auditors and providing necessary documentation.You will develop and implement accounting procedures to improve the efficiency and accuracy.You will oversee tax-related matters locally, necessary filings ensure tax compliance and act as an interface to Group Tax and Group Accounting. You will monitor cash flow and cash management.You will strongly collaborate with controlling, support for commercial discussions and financial modeling in diverse teams to support business initiatives and financial projects.You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and industry best practices. What You BringMaster's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification.Minimum of 6 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on financial closing, reporting and analysis.Knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP and experience with financial audits.Fundamental tax understanding and fundamental knowledge around treasury.Proficiency in accounting software SAP FI and Microsoft Office Suite.Structured, analytical, versatile, and resourceful at turning issues into results.Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex financial information.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Hands-on mentality and strong collaboration skills between local and international teams.We highly welcome candidates with a genuine interest and affinity for Information Technology (IT) and Generative Artificial lntelligence (GenAI), as these attributes are considered valuable assets to our team. What We OfferWe offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working.We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, Life & Health Insurance,employee shares program and multiple other benefits.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. Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career. Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole seif 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. Let's care for tomorrow.

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