Financial Controller Belgium

Monument Re group is a growing international reinsurer established to operate as an asset intensive reinsurer and acquirer in Europe. To strengthen its financial controlling team, Monument Assurance Belgium is looking for a Financial Controller with professional knowledge of English and French. The Financial Controller will have a broad range of tasks and will provide support for financial analysis, reporting and improvement initiatives.

• A challenging position with a lot of variety and autonomy in a dynamic environment;
• Many opportunities for personal development: on the job, through guidance by your manager, by means of trainings and by exchanging with your colleagues;
• The chance to join and pleasant and driven team, where eagerness to learn and proactivity is valued;
• The opportunity to join a strongly growing and international reinsurance company with a flat structure and a no-nonsense approach;
• Flexible working hours and home working possibilities;
• An attractive salary package with fringe benefits such as insurances, meal vouchers, phone, laptop etc.

As part the controlling team, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of financial analysis
• Support the quarterly-end and year-end financial closing;
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports (BEGAAP, MGAAP, NBB and Solvency II);
• Assist in the financial integration of newly acquired portfolios;
• Assist in annual forecast and budget process;
• Support process improvement initiatives;
• Maintain quality, integrity and consistency in all financial activities.

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Controlling or equivalent;
• You have 1-3 years of relevant experience, a first professional experience in an accounting department or as auditor in a Big4 is preferred;
• Experience in an insurance company or in the financial sector is a plus; 
• Knowledge of Solvency II and of accounting software systems is a strong asset;
• Professional knowledge of French and English is required. Dutch is a plus; 
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office including solid Excel skills;
• You are able to work autonomously in a collaborative way;
• You are eager to learn, flexible, well organised, pro-active, rigorous and stress resistant;
• You have strong communication skills;