Team Lead Accounting & Administration – Insurance sector
Position Overview:
As Team Lead Accounting & Administration in Insurance sector, you oversee and optimize the accounting and administrative operations associated with both Life and Non-Life reinsurance activities. Integrated within the Broker Channel & Non-Life Insurance Development department, this role focuses on ensuring accurate, comprehensive, and well-documented accounting and financial information flows.
- Lead day-to-day accounting operations including period-end closings (premiums, claims, provisions, deposits).
- Supervise reporting activities such as financial statement preparation, Solvency II & IFRS regulatory reports, forecasting, budget management, and reports for cross-border activities.
- Coordinate acceptance of third-party business and guarantee compliance and traceability of all administrative processes.
- Oversee data collection, recording, and analysis to assure information reliability and the evolution of tools, processes, and deliverables as the business transforms.
- Drive process optimization and data standardization to support operational excellence, collaborating with interconnected departments such as Risk and Financial Control.
- Support your team of four in adopting process change, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment across functions.
- Apply business controlling and financial data management methods to monitor cost accounting and deliver relevant business insights.
- Utilize business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, SAS, R, Python) for advanced analysis and reporting enhancement.
Tasks are conducted in a multilingual environment (French, Dutch, and English), requiring effective leadership in directing, supporting, and motivating the team, while working autonomously and maintaining organised, controlled processes.
We are looking for candidates who thrive in an environment of continuous improvement and change, bringing positive energy and a solution-oriented mindset to the team. The ideal person is passionate about driving innovation in accounting and administrative processes, and excels in managing complexity, navigating ambiguity, and fostering team cohesion.
- Leadership & Change Management: Candidates should demonstrate natural leadership ability, capable of guiding, motivating, and supporting a small team through periods of transition. A proven track record as a change agent is essential.
- Analytical & Organized: We value individuals with strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail. The ideal profile is highly organized, able to prioritize effectively, and ensures clarity in documentation and process improvement.
- Project & Data Management: A solid background in project management and familiarity with data management best practices is required. You should enjoy optimizing workflows, standardizing data, and enhancing deliverables.
- Financial Acumen: Candidates need robust knowledge of accounting and controlling, especially in the context of insurance (preferably Non-Life and Life products). Experience with Solvency II and IFRS reporting is considered a plus.
- IT Savvy: We appreciate those who are comfortable with business intelligence and data analysis tools such as Power BI, SAS, R, or Python, and who leverage technology to advance process efficiency.
- Multilingual Communication: A high level of fluency in French, Dutch, and English is essential for effective cross-departmental collaboration and for adapting to diverse stakeholders.
- Collaborative & Autonomous: The ideal candidate is a team player who builds constructive relationships across functions, but can also perform autonomously, taking initiative and responsibility for their own deliverables.
- Adaptable & Fast Learner: Given the evolving nature of our environment, we seek candidates who are adaptable, open to new ideas, and eager to quickly learn new concepts and tools.
Above all, we appreciate individuals who demonstrate integrity, resilience, and a commitment to excellence, who take pride in elevating the team and the quality of our results.
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