Insurance Administrator - German Speaker

HISCOX is an international insurer specialized in the market of luxury goods & property, and high end professional insurance. As experts in risk we give people and businesses the confidence to realise their ambitions. With offices in 9 European countries we have a very international staff and encourage a culture that fosters inclusion and collaboration, offering exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth. In our Lisbon office we have the privilege of employing approximately 500 exceptional professionals representing 29 diverse nationalities. Despite our central location within the city, we recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As part of our commitment to our employees’ well-being, we provide a 35-hour workweek along with the option for a hybrid working schedule. The role: Support Line Manager and European Accounting Team in the accomplish of day to day accounting activities and deadlines. Key Responsibilities: - Posting of invoices and personal expenses; - Posting of prepayments; - Posting of banking transactions; - Payment run processes; - Email management activities; - Treasury activities; - Archiving; - Accounts, banks and systems reconciliations; - Month, Quarter and Year End activities; - Create and/or update processes and internal documentation on a regular basis; - Support Line manager in standardization/automation of European procedures; - Maintain KPI’s and assure SLA’s are accomplished. Person Specification - University degree in Management/Accounting or professional qualification and relevant work experience compatible with the function; - Fluent in English and German; - Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a member of different teams; - Focused attention to detail and accuracy, structured and autonomous/responsible working style; - You would need to be able to explain your findings in a simple way that does not mislead or confuse; - Be organised, efficient and logical in the way you carry out your work. Professional Experience in Accounting is required (1 to 3 years); You will need good computer skills including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel); Oracle knowledge will be an advantage. Why Hiscox? - Healthy work-life balance with our 35h/week and hybrid working system; - Holidays: 25 days + 2 Hiscox Days (Extra two Annual Leave) - Health insurance, gym allowance, pension plan etc. - After 5 years work 1 month sabbatical leave. - Team spirit with many opportunities to engage and an open culture.