Allianz Trade is the trademark used to designate a range of services provided by Euler Hermes.

We are the global leader in trade credit insurance and a recognized specialist in the areas of surety, collections, structured trade credit and political risk. For over a century, we have been helping businesses like yours anticipate risks, act with speed, make informed decisions and grow securely.

Headquartered in Paris, we are present in more than 50 countries with 5,500 employees. In 2021, our global business transactions represented 931 billion Euro in exposure.

As a member of the Allianz Group, we are a strong global community committed to a culture where both people and performance matter.

We truly care for our employees and their individual needs and aspirations. We all shape an environment in which everyone has the confidence to dream, to explore and to grow.

 

Let’s take control of tomorrow, together.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Intercompany Controller to oversee the management and transfer of intercompany activities, including contracts, agreements, invoicing, and accounts payables/receivables across Group entities. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with tax regulations, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting withholding tax documentation. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Group Legal, Group Tax, and other internal stakeholders to ensure efficient financial operations and compliance.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Intercompany Agreement and Contract Management:

Conduct annual reviews and updates of remuneration appendices for intra-group agreements. Maintain and update Management Services Agreements, ensuring compliance with legal and tax requirements. Ensure accurate documentation and filing of contracts in the database (SharePoint). Collaborate with Legal and Tax to implement and update intercompany agreements. Manage separate contracts with Joint Ventures (JVs), ensuring proper documentation and compliance.

Invoicing and AR/AP Oversight:

Oversee intercompany invoicing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with existing contracts. Collaborate with the Shared Service Centre for timely and accurate invoicing of intercompany contracts. Manage the "good to pay" process, ensuring prompt payment and compliance with payment terms. Monitor aged balances, escalating issues as needed, and provide quarterly reporting on Accounts Payables/Receivables.

Compliance and Documentation:

Respond to bank queries related to payments, collaborating with the Treasury Team for accurate and timely documentation. Manage Withholding Tax (WHT) documentation to ensure compliance with local tax regulations. Oversee the management of Tax Residence Certificates (TRC) and Beneficial Owner Statements to reduce or avoid tax withholding on international transfers.

Expense Report Management:

Review and control expense reports for CEO direct reports, ensuring compliance with company policies. Manage delegation requests during absences and oversee receipts and documentation for all expenses.

Communication:

Ensure effective communication with internal stakeholders regarding updates to intercompany agreements. Maintain alignment with financial policies and intercompany agreements. Escalate issues to management as necessary to ensure timely resolution.

 

Future Challenges:

Adapting to Digital Transformation: Enhance efficiency in financial management by using digital tools and platforms. Navigating Regulatory Changes: Stay updated with international tax regulations and compliance requirements. Process Optimisation: Continuously improve financial processes to reduce manual effort and enhance accuracy. Managing Stakeholder Relations: Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless financial operations. Global Coordination: Oversee intercompany activities across multiple regions, managing varying regulatory environments.

 

Key Requirements:

Proven experience in intercompany transactions, general accounting, controlling, or a related role. Strong academic background in Economics and/or Finance. Experience in an international company with knowledge of intercompany flows. Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior management. Strong understanding of contract management and intra-group agreements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; SAP experience is advantageous. Ability to manage deadlines under pressure and deliver results.

 

If you are an analytical thinker with strong finance skills and a passion for intercompany operations, we encourage you to apply!

We at Allianz Trade believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.