Job Title: Financial Accounting and Reporting Specialist
Job Purpose:
To support key business objectives by performing specific Financial Accounting and Reporting activities relevant for Group and Local reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform general ledger bookings, account reconciliations, and investment allocations.
* Provide Group and external reporting, including Balance Sheets, Profit and Loss Statements, and Supplementary information to financial statements according to IFRS, Irish GAAP, Solvency II, and other GAAP as needed.
* Execute various closing activities, such as maintaining interfaces with Sub-ledger, investment reconciliation, payroll reconciliation, revaluation, regrouping, and depreciation.
* Support and collaborate in projects, including analysis and implementation of Group Chart of Accounts changes.
* Maintain contact with stakeholders, including FAR Controllers, Actuaries, and Local Accountants.
* Execute controls within the Internal Control Framework (ICFR).
Candidate Profile:
* At least 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience.
* Practical accounting experience in GL/financial audit or financial reporting.
* Finance and Accounting, Economics, or equivalent academic degree.
* Good knowledge of Excel and financial systems, preferably SAP.
* Analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Fluent English language skills, both spoken and written.
We Offer:
* Opportunities to develop and grow with our company.
* Competitive salaries, language allowance, and an employee benefits package including medical insurance, life insurance, and sport-card.
* Annual bonus based on company annual results and individual performance.
* A wide range of learning programs and personal development opportunities, including educational training reimbursement up to 80%.
* Referral awards.
* Online fitness training options.
* Fresh fruits at the office.
* Possibility to work from home.
* Nice and friendly atmosphere.
About Us:
Zurich Insurance Group is a leading multi-line insurer serving people and businesses in over 200 countries and territories. Founded 150 years ago, Zurich is transforming insurance by providing protection services and promoting wellbeing and climate resilience. Our purpose is to 'create a brighter future together.' We aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world, targeting net-zero emissions by 2050. We have about 60,000 employees and are headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.