Accounting Specialist with French language

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd, organizačná zložka

Place of work
Bratislava
Contract type
full-time
Start date
By agreement
Wage (gross)
By agreement

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for the reconciliation and settlement process between cedents (fronting company) and reinsurers (Producing Company). In order to be successful at this role solid relationships with cedents and reinsurers have to be build.
 
The Accounting Specialist functions as link between the Producing Country and the local fronting company in the areas of cash-flow management, reinsurance accounting and back office support.
 
KEY TASKS:

* Drive reconciliation and settlement process between Reinsurer and cedent, and liaise closely with other Zurich reinsuring entities.
* Timely delivers correct accounting data for Reinsurance
* Handles technical accounting for International Programs
* Handles mismatches with between cedents and Reinsurers (intercompany as well as externally)
* Issues payment orders
* Clears open items with cash
* Act as human interface between PC’s and Partners
* Guide partners on premium/invoicing related issues
* Support Partners regarding premium collection
* Ensure high quality of information to all parties concerned and liaise closely with IP Operations and Network Management
* Deliver according to Operating Directives (OD) and Hub guidelines and processes
* Work according to the agreed Hub and Clearing House processes
* Support Partner Relationship Management by maintaining close day to day contact with peers at the partner offices
* Develop and maintain knowledge and expertise about the countries (i.e. the insurance markets) within the Hub territory

Employee perks, benefits

What we offer

Truly international environment
Modern offices in the centre of Bratislava
Challenging tasks
Excellent career development opportunities
Competitive remuneration package
Interesting company benefits - more information on www.zurich.com/slovakia

Information about the selection process

We are searching for skilled accountant with active French and English language (regular communication in French and English)

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

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

Educational Specialization

Accounting, Finance, Economics

Language skills

English - Advanced (C1) and French - Advanced (C1)

Other knowledge

Microsoft Excel - Advanced

Personality requirements and skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

Years of Experience: 3 - 5 or more years is privileged

Insurance or Reinsurance experience within international environment (preferred)

OTHER SKILLS:

Good accounting knowledge in respect of Sub-Ledger (SAP FSCD) and General-Ledger (SAP)

Knowledge and adherence to accounting concepts

Very good communication, organisational and analytical skills

Team player

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Brief description of the company

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd is a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. With about 55,000 employees, it provides a wide range of property and casualty, and life insurance products and services in more than 215 countries and territories. Zurich’s customers include individuals, small businesses, and mid-sized and large companies, as well as multinational corporations. Zurich Bratislava is a Slovakia-based Competence Center for highly specialized services in the areas of Life and non-life actuarial, risk management, business intelligence, IT application development and service management as well as insurance network. An international workforce of close to 300 colleagues is supporting Zurich’s Corporate Center and Business Units around the globe.

Number of employees

250-499 employees
ID: 3137508  Dátum zverejnenia: 20.7.2017  Pracovná ponuka je prevzatá z inej stránky alebo zdroja. Základná zložka mzdy (brutto) a ďalšie odmeny: By agreement