Experienced Finance Controller

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.