Bratislava, SK
Senior Accountant (Hybrid) - Maternity cover
About the Team
General Ledger Accounting Services team is responsible for supporting European, Asian, and American entities of Swiss Re Group according to internal guidelines, IFRS and local accounting policies and tax requirements. As a member of the team, you support legal entity with operational and closing activities. You seek possibilities to further develop, streamline and improve the team's delivery processes and collaboration with our partners.
Main customers: Group & Local Finance, Tax teams, Internal & External Audit, HR
About the role
You will provide timely and accurate non-technical accounting services according to internal guidelines, regulatory and Group requirements. You perform quarterly closing activities of defined entities and support financial controlling of selected entities with focus on group requirements.
Your tasks:
• Ensure daily accounting treatment for Payrolls, Fixed assets & Intangibles and Leasings
• Support audit activities and prepare requested information
• Perform account reconciliations
• Identify and evaluate process improvement possibilities
• Participate and support Finance related projects and perform ad hoc tasks as required
• Any other ad hoc tasks as required
About You
We are looking for an engaged and motivated teammate with good communication skills.
Essentials
• You have three to five years of work experience in accounting/financial reporting
• You are qualified in Accounting, Audit, Finance and/or university degree in Economics, Science or Business Administration
• Knowledge of accounting and regulatory frameworks
• Understanding of financial risk and control processes
• Experience in the use of standard bookkeeping software for financial accounting
• Proven PC skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Fluent written and spoken English
Nice to haves
• SAP experience is an advantage
• FIA/ACCA/DipIFR student or finished certification
For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between EUR 1,800 and EUR 3,000 per month (for a full-time role).
The specific salary offered considers:
• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,
• the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience.
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.
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This job offer is suitable for people who have been impacted by the invasion of Ukraine.
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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. 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 15,000 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.
Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.
During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.
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