Senior Statutory Accountant

Place of work
Bratislava
Contract type
full-time

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant for our Statutory & US Gaap reporting team responsible for the Accounting & Reporting of the European non-reinsurance carriers. You will assume responsibility together with the local Accountants in different European countries in the end-to-end Accounting & Reporting process of assigned legal entities, according to the relevant statutory accounting principles. You will ensure compliance with local / Group requirements and the internal control framework.

Main activities of the team are:
- General Ledger Accounting for Statutory closing and reporting for assigned entities (e.g. Service, Real Estate, Investment, Financing and Holding companies)
- Preparation for the annual external audit, contact person for assigned entities for internal stakeholders and internal / external auditors where required
- Quarterly Group Reporting according to US Gaap accounting principles as well as Economic Valuation method (EVM) including analysis and reporting to the CFO's and other stakeholders
- Contribution to projects as required

Main tasks/ Activities:
- General Ledger booking, reconciliation and balance sheet substantiation (Statutory / US GAAP)
- Support the legal entity in either Statutory or US Gaap or Economic reporting in compliance with relevant accounting principles – management reporting, annual accounts production, ad hoc reporting (for dedicated legal entities cases all three valuations might fall into the responsibility of the Senior Accountant)
- Contribute to active management of the Balance Sheet e.g. Cash, Capital monitoring
- Coordination within team and with external stakeholders
- Ensure operational compliance with local and group policies and internal control framework

Stakeholders and Customers:
Communicates effectively with team members in Bratislava and other European locations as well as our stakeholders. The main stakeholders are Non-Technical Accounting team, Global Investment Reporting, Real Estate, Treasury, Tax and Global Service Operations.

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Personality requirements and skills

- 7+ years in Accounting or Audit with Accounting / CPA qualification
- Expert knowledge regarding relevant statutory accounting and reporting policies e.g. Slovak Gaap, German HGB, Luxembourg Gaap, IFRS, UK Gaap, Danish Gaap, Swiss Gaap and/or US Gaap
- Experience with accounting including the production of Annual Accounts, the Audit process and respective reporting (statutory)
- Analytical skills with the ability to deliver quality output on short deadlines
- Ability to work independently in a target-oriented environment
- Analytical and methodical work-style combined with good business judgment and high-quality output
- Ability to communicate at the management level and lead meetings efficiently
- Team player used to work in a highly professional and international environment
- Inter cultural competencies and the ability to understand complex processes and quickly adapt to changes
- Fluent in English, any other European language especially German is a plus

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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: 1942464  Dátum zverejnenia: 8.1.2015