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AXA

Global insurer offering life, property, casualty

Accountant - m/w/x

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCologne, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Commercial/vocational training or a degree with a focus on accounting, finance, or business is required.
  • Initial professional experience in accounting or finance is required.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ideally experience with enterprise resource planning systems are required.
  • Good German and English skills at a minimum B2 level are required.
  • Analytical thinking, affinity for numbers, and a structured working style are required.
  • Team spirit, initiative, and an interest in developing processes are required.

Responsibilities

  • Take responsibility for an assigned area within financial accounting.
  • Ensure proper bookkeeping and perform account reconciliations, particularly in intercompany accounting.
  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under HGB and IFRS.
  • Support tax-related matters and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Analyze financial data, prepare reports, and derive recommendations for action.
  • Work with international teams and external partners to optimize existing accounting and finance processes.
  • Contribute ideas and support the development of efficient workflows.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with enterprise resource planning systems is desirable.

About the Company

AXA

Global insurer offering life, property, casualty

AXA is a global insurer and asset manager that provides life, health, and property and casualty insurance, as well as related financial services. Its products work by customers paying insurance premiums in exchange for coverage against risks; AXA pools risk across many policyholders, prices premiums based on risk, and pays claims when events occur, while also offering investment and retirement products through its asset management arm. The company has grown through large acquisitions, giving it a wide geographic footprint and a diverse mix of personal, commercial, and specialty insurance offerings. This scale and breadth set AXA apart from many competitors, alongside a long history of strategic mergers that expanded its reach to customers around the world. AXA’s goal is to be a leading global insurer and asset manager, delivering financial protection and long-term value to customers and stakeholders.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1816

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