About the role
The Experienced Finance Controller will contribute in developing the activities of Monument Re in Luxembourg. He or She should be a dynamic individual who is energetic and passionate with a can do attitude. The Finance Controller should be professional as well as an independent business thinker who possesses a high degree of integrity. He or She reports directly to the CFO Luxembourg, based in Luxembourg.
Responsibilities
- Analyse various general ledger accounts through general journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals and closings (monthly, quarterly and annually);
- Perform in-depth analysis of financial reports and performance reports and provide the CFO with adequate monthly and quarterly variance explanations and results;
- Prepare Finance accurate financial reports with comprehensive analyse of change and provide actionable insights to management;
- Prepare cost monitoring and develop early warnings indicators;
- Actively participate to the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial closing;
- Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial reports (incl. Regulator reporting, Statec reporting, …);
- Prepare budgeting and forecasting processes to support business planning;
- Support Intra-Group reinsurance process;
- Support the financial and investments integration of newly acquired portfolios;
- Assist in the oversight of accounting services outsourced (including timely and accurate completion of projects and accounting transactions, control procedures in place, completeness of financial records, etc.);
- Assist the CFO in the preparation of Board of Directors’ pack;
- Support process improvement initiatives;
- Support internal and external audits and liaise with external auditors;
- Maintain quality, integrity and consistency in all financial activities.
Role Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting;
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulation;
- Experience Minimum 4 years in External audit or Finance/Accounting reporting;
- Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills;
- Knowledge of MS Dynamics is considered as an asset;
- Power Bi knowledge is considered as an asset;
- Insurance and / or financial service experience preferred;
- Language skills: fluency in English, knowledge of French is an asset;
- Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills;
- Refined sense of urgency and respecting deadlines;
- Enthusiastic, energetic and entrepreneurial;
- Being proactive in addressing internal and external situations and developing solutions for discussion and execution;
- Have a positive, can-do attitude;
- Able to handle a fluctuating workload and multiple priorities and projects;
- Able to quickly adapt to change;
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and communicate clearly;
- Strong collaboration mindset;
- Excellent analytical skills;
- Eager to learn and share knowledge;
- Experience with changing working environments and company cultures is an advantage.
