Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd has invited applications from eligible candidates for the post of Senior Accountant.
The Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd, commonly known as Swiss Re, is a reinsurance company based in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the world’s second-largest reinsurer. It acquired GE Insurance Solutions in 2006. Founded in 1863, Swiss Re operates through offices in more than 25 countries. Swiss Re anticipates and manages a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.
Job Role
- Initial responsibilities will revolve around supporting the transition & SOP creation for the EVM quarterly accounting from a team locally.
- The position offers an excellent opportunity to a strong candidate who is looking for a challenging position in financial reporting with future growth potential.
- The incumbent will be primarily responsible for assisting the Controller/Stat Reporting Manager with the US Statutory financial reports. The main responsibilities include among others:
- Assist with the preparation of US Statutory Annual and Quarterly filings
- Responsible for completeness and accuracy of all schedules within the Wings Annual Statement software
- Responsible for legal entity statutory electronic filings with the NAIC
- Maintenance and distribution of Statutory reporting suite, i.e. Report Links
- Organization and assistance with all facets of financial examinations (e.g. FTP site)
- Compilation of nonstandard regulatory filings (e.g. Wisconsin filing)
- Preparation of required manual journal entries and key contact for department MJE process
- General insurance expense preparation and analysis
- Compilation of Annual Statement expense exhibits 2 and 3 with supporting documentation
- Presentation of Quarterly expense meetings to management
- Assist with regulatory filings as needed
Candidate Requirements
- A Chartered Accountant/Fully qualified Cost Accountant(ICWA) with a minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience
- Experience in a Financial Accounting or Controlling area
- Fluent in English
- Prefer candidates that possess experience in working with European/Americas companies and are familiar with business practices and culture
- Knowledge of insurance or reinsurance industry is a plus
- Knowledge of EVM or SII or any other economic framework is a plus
- Strong Microsoft Excel & Analytical Skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and lead meetings efficiently; experience working in a highly professional and international environment
- Strong coaching and mentoring skills
- Strong relationship building skillset
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