Accountant

About the Role

General Ledger Accounting Services team is responsible for support of European, Asian and American entities within Swiss Re Group in accordance with internal guidelines, US GAAP, IFRS and local accounting standards. As a member of the team, you perform accounting, closing and reporting activities. You seek possibilities to further develop, streamline and improve the team's delivery processes and collaboration with our partners.

Main customers: Group Finance, Tax, Internal & External Audit

Key Tasks:

• Provide timely and accurate general ledger accounting services according to internal guidelines, regulatory and tax requirements

• Perform quarterly closing activities for defined entities

• Financial controlling with focus on group requirements (Consistency checks, SAP Health checks and balance sheet reconciliations for the accounts under team ownership)

• Provide accurate financial information to the management and financial reporting functions

• Ensure compliance with the risk & control framework and the audit requirements

• Support audit activities and prepare requested information

• Participate and support Finance related projects and perform ad hoc tasks as required

• Identify and evaluate process improvement possibilities

About You
 

• 2 years of working experience in accounting / financial reporting

• Qualification or University degree in Economics / Accounting / Business Administration

• Adherence to deadlines and ability to work on own initiative

• Advanced level of Microsoft Office

• Experience with SAP is an advantage

• Good teammate with communication skills

• Proficient English language is a must

• Engaged and motivated approach to work

What do we offer?

• Flexible working arrangements allowing very good work-life balance

• 5 days of additional vacation days

• Kindergarten for children of our employees

• Support with ACCA and other financial qualifications

• Strong professional development

• Contribution to pension scheme and risk insurance

• Company shares

• And more!

We are looking to your application!

This job offer is suitable for people who have been impacted by the invasion of Ukraine.

The minimum gross monthly base salary for this role is 1300 EUR full time. Our final offer to you will be set up fairly, considering the skills and experience that you bring to the Swiss Re Group. You can look forward to extra rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.

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