Bangalore, KA, IN
Senior Accountant I
About the Team:
The Global Finance Operations & Transformation (GFO&T) in Group Finance is responsible for the close process and financial reporting of Reinsurance business including Life & Health (L&H) business. It covers all accounting bases - Statutory and IFRS - and consists of units taking care of Intragroup retrocessions (IGR), external retrocessions, traditional business. The department is also responsible in the production of IFRS 17 results for both Group & local entities.
The team is mainly located in Zurich, Bratislava and Bangalore, and is responsible for the quarterly close process for IGR L&H in Finance Reinsurance.
About the Role:
In this role the person will perform various tasks to ensure the delivery of IFRS 17 results. In addition to IFRS work, there would be existing BAUs that needs to be supported as well. The candidate will decide and act with a degree of autonomy in practice areas within the delegated authorities.
You will decide and act with a degree of autonomy in practice areas with the delegated authorities.
Key responsibilities include:
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Support end-to-end IGR L&H process both on IFRS and STAT reporting
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Contribute to simplification of the process and support on automation
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Work closely with other functions, including the Global Carrier Management, Actuarial Team, Reinsurance FP&A, Regional Reinsurance Finance teams, Finance IT, etc.
About You:
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
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CA / CPA with more than 8 years of post-qualification experience.
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Experience in financial reporting with an insurance / reinsurance company, is preferred
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Experience working in cross-functional teams
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Showcase Flexible and Agile behaviors
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Willingness to acquire necessary system and technical knowledge
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Team player, good communication and interpersonal skills
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Fluent in English, both written and oral
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
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