Accounting Analyst (iptiQ)

Place of work
Karadžičova 12, Bratislava
Contract type
full-time

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

This is a rare opportunity to join a fast growing company. We are looking for talented individuals, who can help us build a new, complete, Finance team in Bratislava. You will be one of three people reporting to the Accounting and Control Manager. Together with your team mates, your responsibilities will be booking of premiums, provisions, claims, payables and receivables and assist with reporting.

You will help to build close relationships with our External Third Party providers of data.

Your main customers:
• Group Finance and iptiQ Financial Reporting Luxembourg
• Head of Finance Operations iptiQ EMEA
• Policy Accounting and Control Manager

Main tasks:
1. As part of the Accounting & Control team, monitor accuracy and timely delivery of data from Third Party Administrator. This will involve direct liaison with them.
2. Work collaboratively with our internal and external partners.
3. Accurately post and reconcile journals to the finance systems.
4. Check quality and consistency on finance and insurance data.
5. Understand the finance and insurance data, so that you can explain changes.
7. Assist preparation of timely and accurate data for reporting.
8. Actively contribute to departmental projects, including new deals and process improvements.
9. Perform various ad hoc tasks as required.

About the team:
iptiQ EMEA was setup by Swiss Re in January 2016, and is an integral part of the Life Capital group of entities. Being part of a large group, and benefiting from the backing and resources it offers we have grown quickly using Finance specialists based across Europe. Our size and growth are at a stage where we need a dedicated Finance hub for our company that works closely together in one location. We looked at our existing European Countries and identified Bratislava as the right place to grow our finance team. Being an entrepreneurial company, as with many aspects of our business, we are moving quickly and want to hear from you now if you are excited by such an opportunity.
The team will have numerous responsibilities as you would expect; day-to-day operational finance activities as well as accounting, reporting, analytics and commentaries according to accounting policies for Group, Local Branch & Entities, Economic, and Solvency II valuation principles for the Life and Holdings companies where relevant.

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2)

The position is suitable for a fresh graduate

Yes

Personality requirements and skills

1. You have a University degree in Economics, Accounting or Business Administration.
2. We need you to have a good eye for detail for identifying and challenging discrepancies' in reports and other data sources.
3. We are looking for strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to cultivate great working relationships, and discus and resolve issues in a clear and concise fashion.
4. We want you to bring organizational skills, and the ability to deliver several processes concurrently.
5. You are highly motivated person, willing to learn, and loves to challenge the status quo.
6. You have PC skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
7. Good knowledge of the English language.

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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: 2928877  Dátum zverejnenia: 30.5.2017