Head of Insurance Accounting

Quarzo Life

. Oversee life insurance accounting, including premiums, benefits, reserves, commissions, and reinsurance .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeParis • FranceLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in life insurance accounting, including financial and prudential reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls. Proficient in Solvency II and financial analysis, with strong organizational and analytical skills to enhance accounting processes.

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Life Insurance AccountingFinancial And Prudential ReportingRegulatory ComplianceSolvency II ProficiencyInternal Controls Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Life Insurance AccountingFinancial And Prudential ReportingRegulatory ComplianceSolvency II ProficiencyFinancial AnalysisTechnical Provisions KnowledgeAccounting And Reporting Tools ProficiencyFinance IT Systems KnowledgeAccounting Close ProcessesQuality Of Financial Data

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailReliabilityOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree In AccountingMaster’s Degree In FinanceMaster’s Degree In Auditing

Industry Keywords

Insurance CompanySpecialized Audit FirmPrudential RequirementsStatutory AuditorsFinancial Stakeholders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee life insurance accounting, including premiums, benefits, reserves, commissions, and reinsurance
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes
Prepare financial and prudential reporting
Ensure accounting and regulatory compliance
Strengthen first-level controls and the quality of financial data
Coordinate interactions with statutory auditors, accounting firms, and financial stakeholders
Participate in the transformation and automation of accounting processes
Contribute to improving reporting and performance management tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years of experience in life insurance accounting
Experience at an insurance company or specialized audit firm
Strong understanding of prudential and regulatory requirements
Experience working in demanding, highly structured environments
Expertise in insurance accounting
Proficiency in Solvency II
Knowledge of technical provisions
Experience with financial and prudential reporting
Knowledge of internal controls
Proficiency with accounting and reporting tools
Financial analysis skills
Knowledge of finance IT systems and processes
High attention to detail
Reliability
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently
Strong analytical and synthesis skills
Ability to work cross-functionally
Excellent interpersonal skills
Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or auditing

Benefits

Comp & perks

A key role within a rapidly growing company
Significant exposure to prudential and regulatory matters
Cross-functional interaction with Finance, Actuarial, Risk, and senior management
Ambitious entrepreneurial environment
Active participation in the transformation of finance processes
High degree of autonomy and tangible impact