Financial Systems Accountant in Birkenhead

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM), it is our ambition to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, underpinned by an effective and adaptable strategy, superior products and industry leaders working in a supportive environment to achieve this. At the heart of our success is a strong culture where people are encouraged to be present, bold and curious, allowing them to achieve their individual goals.

We are looking to employ a Financial Systems Accountant to be based in the Manchester or Birkenhead Office on a full time basis. We offer hybrid working with 2-3 days per week in the office. The Finance Systems Team is responsible for leading and optimising the finance systems landscape and expense close process. This role ensures accurate, efficient, and well-controlled financial reporting and processes through system enhancements, process standardisation, and continuous improvement.

• Finance system maintenance, business process improvement, development, and training (Global Template modules AP/AR, Cost Controlling and FI, FI-AA, Concur, Coupa, GRIPA): Understanding and troubleshooting ERP system issues and data issues.
• Hands-on experience with SAP, Coupa, Business Objects, Concur, Power Query, Power Automate and Power BI: Analyse and improve financial processes to increase efficiency and accuracy using automation tools available.
• Exploring system capabilities to increase quality and efficiency of existing processes.
• Implements and manages system-based data quality checks and controls to ensure data consistency.
• Map out business end-to-end processes and identify efficiencies.
• Identify system functionality bugs and raise change requests as needed.
• Recommend and implement standardisation and automation of processes within the financial system framework.
• Provide system training for users.

• Plan and complete quarter-end and year-end close process activities within strict deadlines with accuracy and diligent controls, retaining overall oversight.
• Perform cost data quality assurance, including cost centre structures & allocations, and effectively manage all expense systems to ensure changes match the pace of business.
• Manage accruals/prepayment and recharging processes, ensuring all costs are accurately recorded and reconciled for the applicable entities and supporting the relevant GL accounts.
• Be aware and knowledgeable of key assumptions and decisions inherent in the expense process.
• Support the annual audit process.

• Ensure all processes are documented effectively using standard templates, detailing areas of financial judgement.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS / FRS 102) and internal controls.
• Engage stakeholders across Finance and internal teams to ensure inputs and outputs are delivered in a timely manner and any changes and issues are carefully understood, coordinated and managed.
• Critically appraise all processes and assumptions on an ongoing basis with a continual improvement outlook and proactively engage with relevant stakeholders to improve where opportunity exists.
• Collaborate with various business units to integrate Concur, Coupa, and other operational systems seamlessly.
• Communicate project progress and deliverables to stakeholders.

• Effectively interact with senior stakeholders in the business.
• Excellent time management.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (i.e. IFRS and FRS).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).
• Ability to use consolidation and data reporting tools (Data warehouse, Power BI).
• Understanding of financial control and BAU operational processes.
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant – ACCA/CIMA.
• University degree or similar.

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!

At Munich Re, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed. All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.

• 25 days Annual Leave + bank holidays
• 10% Non-contributory Pension
• Eligibility for an Annual Bonus
• Private Medical + Dental Insurance
• Critical illness insurance + Life Assurance + Permanent Health Insurance
• Wellbeing and Development Scheme + EAP + Health Assessments (subject to scheme eligibility)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Study & continuing Professional Development Support
• Hybrid Working + IT Home Set-up Support