Reinsurance (Accounting) Specialist

Job title:

Reinsurance (Accounting) Specialist

Company:

Zurich

Job description

Reinsurance (Accounting) SpecialistPlace of work: CracowJob Purpose:The job purpose of a Reinsurance (Accounting) Specialist is to provide crucial support in the evaluation and management of reinsurance contracts, claims, and relationships with reinsurers. This is a key role in ensuring compliance with company policies, efficient claim settlement, and effective communication and collaboration with reinsurers. Additionally, the incumbent will contribute to the generation of insightful reinsurance reports and analysis to support informed decision-making within the organization.The role gives opportunity to participate in local, regional and global projects and that is why we are looking for a proactive, flexible person with a “can do” approach.Responsibilities:

• Assist in reviewing and analyzing reinsurance contracts to ensure adherence to company policies and guidelines.
• Support the development and maintenance of relationships with reinsurers.
• Aid in the processing and settlement of reinsurance claims, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide support to internal stakeholders by offering reinsurance expertise and guidance.
• Assist in generating reinsurance reports and conducting analysis to support decision-making.
• Actively identify areas for process improvement, inefficiencies, drive the continuous process improvement and standardization,
• Join relevant training sessions to maintain good knowledge of the system, processes and changes.
• Keep SOP/training guides up to date for own role & processes in collaboration with Group Reinsurance Finance & Recovery Team.

Candidate’s profile:

• At least 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Finance and Accounting, Economy or equivalent academic degree
• Intercompany or mix of reconciliation/AP/AR experience nice to have
• Very good knowledge of MS Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables etc.) and financial system (SAP as preferred)
• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills
• Comfortable in working with all levels of grade and authority
• English skills – fluent written and spoken (C1 level)

Additional requirements:

• This position will be dedicated for the US (American) customer, which will require occasionally adapting to work according to the US hours as per the team’s shift schedule.

We offer:

• real life opportunities to develop and grow with us and contribute to the world around us
• competitive salaries, language allowance and an employee benefits package that includes among others medical insurance, life insurance and sport-card
• annual bonus depending on company annual results and individual performance
• wide range of learning programs and personal development opportunities including also possibility to apply for up to 80% of educational trainings reimbursement
• referral awards
• online fitness trainings
• possibility to work from home
• nice and friendly atmosphere

Who we are:Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading multi-line insurer serving people and businesses in more than 200 countries and territories. Founded 150 years ago, Zurich is transforming insurance. In addition to providing insurance protection, Zurich is increasingly offering prevention services such as those that promote wellbeing and enhance climate resilience. Reflecting its purpose to ‘create a brighter future together,’ Zurich aspires to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. It is targeting net-zero emissions by 2050 and has the highest-possible ESG rating from MSCI. In 2020, Zurich launched the Zurich Forest project to support reforestation and biodiversity restoration in Brazil. The Group has about 60,000 employees and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN), is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a level I American Depositary Receipt (ZURVY) program, which is traded over-the-counter on OTCQX. Further information is available at www.zurich.com.In March 2016 we established a Shared Service Centre in Kraków, in Poland to support our global strategy. It is from this location that we have created a global shared service platform, focusing on advanced business functions such as financial accounting and reporting, planning and performance management, ICFR testing, financial systems management as well as HR integrated talent management operations.This role is related to the key area of Zurich’s activity in Kraków. We are committed to complete the recruitment process as soon as possible, however in some occasions it may take up to 6 months and the requirements for the position may be subject to some clarification or modification during the recruitment process.

Expected salary

Location

Kraków, małopolskie

Job date

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:47:04 GMT

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