Reinsurance Technical Accountant

il y a 2 semaines


Paris, France Wakam Temps plein
Who are we?

Wakam is a B2B2C insurance company that creates white-label insurance solutions via its Play&Plug® technology platform for more than 80 partners. We provide most of our insurance products through API, and hosts white label insurance solutions via our Play&Plug technology platform.

With a footprint spanning 32 countries and revenue of more than €900 million in 2023, mostly generated outside France, Wakam is the European leader in digital and embedded insurance.

Strongly committed to social responsibility, Wakam is a mission-driven company dedicated to "enabling transparent and impactful insurance".

About the team

Join the dynamic Finance team at Wakam, where we're the driving force behind strategic financial decision-making and operational excellence. Safeguards Wakam's financial health through strategic fiscal management, budgeting, and financial reporting.

The Finance team plays a crucial role in supporting the company's growth objectives, from financial planning and analysis to risk management and compliance, we're committed to driving efficiency and maximizing value across the organization.

Ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and strategic tax planning, the Accounting & Tax team manages Wakam's financial records, prepares reports, and strategizes tax optimization to support the company's financial health.

We are seeking an experienced Reinsurance Technical Accountant to join our Finance team during an exciting period of digital transformation. This role will be instrumental in implementing and optimizing our new operational tool while ensuring excellence in reinsurance accounting operations.
Missions

Financial Operations & Reporting:
  • Process and review quarterly reinsurance accounting entries
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP/STAT requirements
  • Monitor and reconcile reinsurance technical accounts
  • Prepare and share the Statements of Accounts shared with Reinsurers with insightful commentary on findings

System Implementation & Process Optimization:
  • Play a key role in the implementation and testing of the new operational tool
  • Document and optimize reinsurance accounting processes
  • Develop and maintain process documentation and internal controls
  • Contribute to finance transformation projects, including scoping and testing new functionalities

Stakeholder Management:
  • Collaborate with internal departments and external partners
  • Assist and coordinate with internal and external auditors
  • Provide training and guidance on new system functionalities

Analysis & Risk Management:
  • Analyze financial results and assess variances against plans
  • Prepare detailed reports with insightful commentary on findings
  • Identify and implement process improvements
Profile Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Strong understanding of insurance/reinsurance markets and accounting
  • Experience with financial system implementations and process transformation
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Fluency in French & English
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Experience with financial reporting systems and tools
  • Knowledge of reinsurance accounting software
  • Understanding of automation and digital transformation principles
Hiring Process
  1. Interview with a Talent Acquisition Expert
  2. Manager interview with the Team Lead
  3. Interview with the Chief Accounting & Tax
  4. HR culture fit interview with the Head of Talent


Positive energy, agility, and team spirit are essential to support Wakam in its hyper-growth

You have the Wakam mindset? Join us

More about us

Our culture? Free to impact. A culture where everything is possible, where all ideas are taken into consideration, where everyone has an impact on the transformation of insurance Hungry for freedom? Thirsty for autonomy? If you are adventurous and like challenges, then the Wakam adventure might be made for you

Discover on our website who we really are with the 11 cultural markers that so well describe us

What we are looking for ?

Mindset compatibility with our 'Free to Impact' culture:
  1. Think big
  2. Biased for action
  3. Curious and eager to learn
  4. Can say no and find solutions
  5. Aims for the moon (but please don't stick on the moon)
  6. And above all: have fun working together


Good to know

  • Wakam is not based on a hierarchy but on a methodology where everyone finds their role and knows their objectives.
  • With a flat hierarchical system and a highly collaborative operating model, Wakam is an extremely agile and transparent company.
  • Every last Friday of the month, it's Free.day @Wakam, a day without meetings to take a step aside and dedicate ourselves to skills sponsorship or other activities (because we are curious, I remind you).
  • Full-remote is a reality at Wakam (there is even one Wakamee who works from his sailing boat ) with our Wakam From Anywhere (WFA) program.
  • Last but not least : we are nice and we have fun (you'll find out by yourself )

At Wakam, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to your recruiter.

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