Head of Transactional Accounting UK

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About this role

The role involves overseeing a Transactional Accounting Unit within the Transactional Accounting Department, focusing on a specific geographical area as part of the Finance Services division in the Finance Factory.

Oversees and directs team to timely and effectively deliver all of the general accounting, accounts receivable, billing and payable functions, including all corresponding period reporting and controls across the region. Accountable for interfacing with external and internal customers to define needs and collaborate and identify process optimizations for the daily operations through enhanced capabilities or cost saving actions.

What you will do

Perform various senior level accounting functions:

• Regular, predictable, reliable attendance is an essential function of this position
• Provide strategic vision for the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Accounting functions and supports the actions that must be taken to achieve it, through deployment of new tools or business models like RPAs and centralized support.
• Develop and implement new projects, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and controls for the function.
• Coordinate the timely execution of the monthly and quarterly accounting closing activities and supporting schedules in adherence to local and global company guidelines.
• Oversee and direct centralized relationships pertaining to the AP, AR, General Accounting, and cash application
• Serve as a mentor by providing coaching, career development, and inter-departmental relationship management for the team.
• Enforce the organization's accounting procedures and internal controls
• Serve of special projects as a finance subject matter expert
• Lend support during audit/close requests and new customer/partner onboarding activities
• Other responsibilities as required

What you bring

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Networking skills to liaise with members of other functions.
• Capability to influence others.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively across different cultures, levels, and organizations worldwide.

Management

• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize information.
• Ability to consolidate large volumes of data into structured and simple outputs.
• Skills in arbitration and prioritization.
• Ability to interact with all organizational levels.
• Solutions and results-oriented approach.
• Openness and flexibility to address challenges from various perspectives to find optimal solutions.
• Organizational skills, including attention to detail and multi-tasking abilities.
• Capacity for innovation and advancement in technology and practices.

Accountability

• Capacity for continuous learning.
• Initiative-taking ability.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Innovative mindset with a focus on advancing technology and practices.

Finance

• Financial acumen.
• Proficiency in accounting and tax matters.
• SAP proficiency.
• Knowledge of Solvency II Regulation.
• Understanding of HR principles.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• University Degree in Finance/Accounting coupled with a minimum of 5 years of experience within financial analysis. A background in Finance, Accounting, Operations, Supply Chain or Inventory Management is required.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and numerical aptitudes.
• Ability to self-organize and communicate professionally with others.

What we offer

• "New Normal", it's not news to us: As a global company, we've known the hybrid model before it was 'in'. Work flexibly according to internal guidelines (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)
• Investments for the future: Access to pension/ savings plans/ Allianz products
• Shared success: Company share purchasing plan
• Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Investments in your skills: Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications
• ... and so much more!

75437 | Finance & Accounting | Professional | PG11 | Allianz Partners | Full-Time | Permanent

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 self 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.
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