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Sr Financial Analyst International Financial Management
Place of work
Karadžičova 12, Bratislava
Karadžičova 12, Bratislava
Contract type
full-time
full-time
Information about the position
Job description, responsibilities and duties
As Senior Financial Analyst, you will lead the financial analysis and reporting of the Primary Lead International Business. You will be responsible for the reconciliation of both Produced premium and local offices premium, in addition to being responsible for a timely, accurate and efficient analysis & reporting process. The ability to design and implement a disciplined monthly / annual reporting routine is essential in addition to providing clear performance results for the Primary Lead International Business programmes.
Ideally the candidate will have a basic understanding of International insurance programmes. The role will liaise with the Primary Lead team, Corporate Solutions Finance, and other functional areas as needed.
Main tasks:
• Monthly and quarterly analysis & reporting across multiple accounting valuations including USGAAP
• Ensure a timely, accurate and efficient programme consolidation process and support financial impact variance analysis for cohesive explanations of the Primary Lead results in close cooperation with Finance Corporate Solutions
• Prepare quarterly standard reports on aggregated data by Producing Office and Product area across Regions
• Support KPIs across multiple accounting valuations
• Produce the quarterly reports by Regions, carry on the programme consolidation and support in preparing the executive summary, liaising with Finance Corporate Solutions, CorView and other functions to ensure a coordinated approach
• Reconciliation of accounts as aligned to process controls
• Facilitate, plan, maintain and enhance processes, timelines and reporting templates
About the team:
The International Business Financial Management Team supports, monitors and in some areas leads cash flow management activities related to the central pooling carrier, including reinsurance cessions from local offices, producing office cessions and technical accounting and cession management to co-insurers (and potentially captives).
The Team is also responsible for reporting, analytics and commentaries regarding International Business, including monthly aged debt reports, monthly premium flows by Producing Office, and consolidation of accounts by client programme. The team is also responsible for the Primary Lead International Business and adherence to Swiss Re accounting policies, guidelines and directives.
The International Business Financial Management Team's main customers are:
• External brokers and insureds
• Finance Corporate Solutions
• Corporate Solutions Producing Offices
• Corporate Solutions and Network Partner Local Offices world wide
• Reinsurance partners
Ideally the candidate will have a basic understanding of International insurance programmes. The role will liaise with the Primary Lead team, Corporate Solutions Finance, and other functional areas as needed.
Main tasks:
• Monthly and quarterly analysis & reporting across multiple accounting valuations including USGAAP
• Ensure a timely, accurate and efficient programme consolidation process and support financial impact variance analysis for cohesive explanations of the Primary Lead results in close cooperation with Finance Corporate Solutions
• Prepare quarterly standard reports on aggregated data by Producing Office and Product area across Regions
• Support KPIs across multiple accounting valuations
• Produce the quarterly reports by Regions, carry on the programme consolidation and support in preparing the executive summary, liaising with Finance Corporate Solutions, CorView and other functions to ensure a coordinated approach
• Reconciliation of accounts as aligned to process controls
• Facilitate, plan, maintain and enhance processes, timelines and reporting templates
About the team:
The International Business Financial Management Team supports, monitors and in some areas leads cash flow management activities related to the central pooling carrier, including reinsurance cessions from local offices, producing office cessions and technical accounting and cession management to co-insurers (and potentially captives).
The Team is also responsible for reporting, analytics and commentaries regarding International Business, including monthly aged debt reports, monthly premium flows by Producing Office, and consolidation of accounts by client programme. The team is also responsible for the Primary Lead International Business and adherence to Swiss Re accounting policies, guidelines and directives.
The International Business Financial Management Team's main customers are:
• External brokers and insureds
• Finance Corporate Solutions
• Corporate Solutions Producing Offices
• Corporate Solutions and Network Partner Local Offices world wide
• Reinsurance partners
Requirements for the employee
Candidates with education suit the position
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)
University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)
Language skills
English - Upper intermediate (B2)
Personality requirements and skills
o University graduate with primary or higher degree (or equivalent), preferable in finance/accounting/economics and with at least 2-3 years of relevant working experience in insurance/reinsurance
o Previous FP&A or Controlling experience desirable
o Excellent analytical skills with the ability to deliver quality output to short deadlines and manage details without losing sight of the "big picture"
o Strong communication skills, in particular ability to summarize complex technical issues to a non-expert audience, both written and verbal
o Capable of building trust with all areas of the business in particular with the Primary Lead teams Consolidation and Reporting and FP&A
o Ability to translate business initiatives into clear, actionable strategies
o Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint skills with Visual Basic and MS Access knowledge desirable
o Excellent command of English (spoken and written)
o Excellent interpersonal with demonstrated ability to work well and build trust with others
o Experience in insurance and on personal accountability for areas of responsibility
o Stress resilient, with the ability to work independent
o International Travel required
o Previous FP&A or Controlling experience desirable
o Excellent analytical skills with the ability to deliver quality output to short deadlines and manage details without losing sight of the "big picture"
o Strong communication skills, in particular ability to summarize complex technical issues to a non-expert audience, both written and verbal
o Capable of building trust with all areas of the business in particular with the Primary Lead teams Consolidation and Reporting and FP&A
o Ability to translate business initiatives into clear, actionable strategies
o Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint skills with Visual Basic and MS Access knowledge desirable
o Excellent command of English (spoken and written)
o Excellent interpersonal with demonstrated ability to work well and build trust with others
o Experience in insurance and on personal accountability for areas of responsibility
o Stress resilient, with the ability to work independent
o International Travel required
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Brief description of the company
As the world's leading and most diversified global reinsurer, we offer as our core business financial services products that enable risk taking essential to enterprise and progress. Our company was founded in Zurich, Switzerland in 1863, and operates in more than 25 countries and provides its expertise and services to clients throughout the world. We combine financial strengths with experience, knowledge and creative thought to explore new opportunities in the interests of our clients, staff and shareholders.
Number of employees
1700 and more employees
Company address
Contact
Contact person: Lucia Vargova
ID: 2764752
Posting date: 13.10.2016
2016-10-13
location: Bratislava Position: Accountant, Financial Advisor, Financial Analyst, Reporting Specialist Company: Swiss Re