Kansas City, MO, US
Senior Accountant (Hybrid Work Model)
We are looking for a senior accountant who is passionate about being involved in a growing business unit!
About the Role
This role assists in the quarter close activities, including but not limited to reconciling balance sheet accounts, assisting with quarterly reporting, and interacting with the external and internal auditors. You will provide support where required, but also seek possibilities to further develop and improve the team's delivery processes. Your broad skills mean you can support and perform quality checks on output produced by your team to your main customers within Corporate Solutions Finance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assist in the timely and accurate preparation of data for internal and external reporting
- Ensure compliance with the risk and control framework and the audit requirements
- Support comprehensive analysis with respect to the accounting policy, reporting, monitoring and reconciliation activities according to management requirements
About the Team
The Corporate Solutions North America Finance team is responsible for the financial management of the Corporate Solutions North America entities. This includes the quarterly financial closing for US statutory valuations and contributing to the financial planning and analysis of the entities. We proudly provide quality management information for reporting and decision making, both historic and forward-looking projections as well as a number of projects.
About You
You are a great communicator with superior organization and you compliment your excellent analytical skills with a holistic financial approach
Must have:
- College degree in finance or accounting
- 3+ years of work experience in the insurance industry
- Strong knowledge of statutory accounting policies and regulatory framework
Nice to Have:
- Knowledgeable in the application of US Statutory accounting principles; IFRS desirable but not necessary
- CPA certification or equivalent preferred
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 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.
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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