Financial Accounting Specialist (Hybrid; m/f/x/d)

Are you interested in IFRS 17 and eager to make an impact in the world of reinsurance? Do you enjoy solving complex actuarial challenges and working in a dynamic, global environment? Are you interested in gaining deep insights into intra group retrocessions (IGR) and their role in financial steering?

This is your opportunity to be at the center of financial closing processes, drive transformation initiatives, collaborate closely with teams across the business and help shape the future of intercompany L&H validation. We encourage you to apply if you are ready for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to advance your career.

About the Role

Global Finance Operations & Transformation (GFO&T) IGR & external retro team is looking for a motivated individual to support the production and the validation of the L&H intra group and external retros in the IFRS financial closing for both group and local entities, as well as for the Swiss Solvency Test (SST) and the Asset Liability Management Process. You will contribute to the success of this key process within the Finance department and interact with the delegated authorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the seamless quarterly production of financial statements for IGR and external retrocession with a focus on IFRS 9 and 17
• Validating and analyzing produced figures and serving as main point of contact for inquiries on the financial results of internal and external retrocession
• Continuously improving processes related to IGR and external retrocession to enhance efficiency and accuracy for example by exploring the possibilities of applying new technologies
• Ensure integrity, accuracy and completeness of the system data
• Supporting various initiatives and projects related to the financial reporting landscape
• Assist in preparing audit documentation and evidence, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial results

About the Team

Global Finance Operations & Transformation (GFO&T) is the unit responsible for the accounting and reporting of accurate and consistent financial information for Swiss Re for external reporting and internal analysis facilitating strategic decision-making. This includes IFRS for Group as well as statutory financial information for all Swiss Re legal entities, including SST and Solvency II. GFO&T spearheads the transformation of Global Finance, streamlining it towards a simpler, more effective forward-looking organization.

We work in a friendly, collaborative and lively team environment. A position in our team gives you a wide range of opportunities to expand your understanding of the accounting and economics of the Reinsurance business, and the operation of the quarterly closing.

About You

You have excellent analytical skills with holistic financial thinking and be able to interpret financial data. You demonstrate strong personal accountability and are competent to work a flexible schedule and deliver under time pressure. You possess the ability to perform tasks with support and a degree of autonomy, but also collaborate with all partners to deliver on clearly attributed goals and objectives.

Your profile:

• A bachelor's/master's degree in finance, economics or mathematics
• 5+ years of experience in financial reporting, close processes, and accounting under IFRS
• Knowledge of international accounting standard IFRS
• Willingness to acquire system and technical knowledge
• Flexible and stress resilient – capable of managing own workload and provide flexibility during peak periods
• Curious, open-minded, passionate self-starter who takes initiatives.
• Teamwork - able to build working relationships across technical fields and work effectively across the IGR value chain.
• Proactive and able to demonstrate keen enthusiasm in learning and developing existing knowledge
• Fluent in English, both written and oral, a must

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of other international/local accounting standards (US GAAP, SCO, Swiss GAAP FER)
• Degree in Finance Accounting, or related field; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification

For Switzerland, the base salary range for this position is between 98,000 and 146,000 CHF (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, specialisation, skills and experience.​

In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits.​

Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.