Technical Reinsurance Accountant H/F Wakam

Who We Are

is a B2B2C digital insurer, creating white-label and embedded insurance solutions for over 80 partners across Europe. With a presence in 32 countries and over €900M in revenue (2023), we're redefining insurance with transparency, technology, and impact.

We're currently undergoing a major digital transformation and seeking a Senior Technical Reinsurance Accountant to join our Finance team - a key role in ensuring operational excellence and driving innovation within our accounting processes.

About the Team

The Finance team at Wakam is the strategic engine that powers our growth. We deliver accurate reporting, drive operational efficiency, and support major initiatives such as digital transformation and regulatory compliance. Within this team, the Accounting & Tax function ensures that our financial operations are robust, compliant, and future-ready.

You'll join a collaborative environment where innovation, ownership, and impact are valued every day.

Your Mission

You will play a critical role in managing and optimizing our reinsurance accounting operations. Your responsibilities include:

- Contributing to monthly and quarterly closings through the accurate preparation of reinsurance statements
- Supporting the implementation of a new reinsurance operational tool
- Ensuring correct accounting entries in Sage, including data reconciliation and payment follow-up
- Collaborating closely with the Cash Manager, brokers, and reinsurers
- Driving continuous improvement in reporting and reconciliation processes
- Contributing to risk mitigation via internal controls and compliance checks

What You Bring

- A Master's degree (Bac +5) in accounting, finance, or related fields
- Experience in insurance or reinsurance accounting, auditing, or consulting
- Strong knowledge of reinsurance mechanisms and accounting flows
- Proficiency with financial tools and data reconciliation
- Interest in finance transformation and digital tools
- Fluent in French; English proficiency is a strong plus

Who You Are

- Analytical, detail-oriented, and results-driven
- Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment
- Curious and proactive with a desire to improve processes
- A strong communicator who builds solid working relationships across teams

Why Join Wakam?

- Be part of an international, mission-driven company redefining insurance
- Contribute to strategic projects during a digital finance transformation
- Enjoy autonomy and ownership of your scope
- Collaborate with experienced professionals in a dynamic, tech-first environment
- Work flexibly - hybrid or remote options available

AI

At Wakam, AI and automation are transforming the insurance experience. We're looking for curious, open-minded teammates who are ready to adopt AI tools to:

- Streamline day-to-day workflows
- Automate repetitive tasks
- Enrich data analysis and decision-making

You don't need to be a technical expert-what matters most is your adaptability and eagerness to learn. Our team will support your upskilling so you can help build the transparent, high-impact insurance of tomorrow.

Hiring Process
- Initial interview with Talent Acquisition Partner
- Technical interview with the Reinsurance Accounting Team Lead
- Interview with the Head of Accounting
- Final Interview with the HR Business Partner

Welcome to Wakam

Apply now and become a key player in shaping the future of reinsurance finance.

Recruitment Agencies:

Wakam has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly.Wakam does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.

Fees will not be paidin the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, soplease do not contact our managers directly.