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Portfolio Accounting and Controls Manager, iptiQ EMEA
Place of work
Mlynské nivy 12, Bratislava
Mlynské nivy 12, Bratislava
Contract type
full-time
full-time
Wage (gross)
From 2 500 EUR/month
From 2 500 EUR/month
Information about the position
Job description, responsibilities and duties
About iptiQ
iptiQ is a risk tech start-up within Swiss Re Group. Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.
iptiQ provides digital, bespoke and transparent L&H and P&C protection products in a B2B2C manner. Founded in 2014, we're transforming the way consumers buy insurance with a unique digital insurance engine which incorporates the latest technology with world-class underwriting capabilities. We build strong partnerships to sell insurance via trusted brands.
iptiQ offers a flexible working environment where curious and adaptable people thrive. Are you interested in joining us?
About the role
We are looking for a new team member to lead the Portfolio Accounting and Controls Central team reporting directly to the Head of Finance Operations and working closely with the wider iptiQ Finance team, Data Operations Team, Distribution Partners and Third-Party Distributors.
Your primary responsibilities will be:
- Lead and develop Portfolio Accounting and Controls Central Processes Team (3+ accountants) with ownership of related technical accounting processes
- Produce accurate and complete trial balances at both a Legal Entity and Branch level in the various reporting GAAPs for the iptiQ Life SA and iptiQ Holdings Ltd Legal entities. Assist preparation of timely and accurately data for internal and external reporting
- Monitor and analyse iptiQ's performance during the year, ensuring ensure compliance with the risk and control framework and audit requirements across all valuations
- Drive continuous improvement and a process excellence culture through involvement in the development of systems and processes to efficiency and control requirements.
- Partner with External Third Party Administrators (TPA), to ensure Finance has the appropriate oversight and controls in place to ensure Policy Holder Data is correctly calculated and booked correctly in our ledger.
- The Finance team will have numerous responsibilities for 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 iptiQ Life SA and iptiQ Holdings Ltd where relevant.
- Facilitate the audit process and work with auditors where required.
- Accurate calculation and booking of internal and external retrocession agreements
- Contribute and support Finance related projects, including new deals and other ad-hoc tasks as required
Main customers:
- Head of Finance Operations, Bratislava
- iptiQ EMEA L&H CFO
- Group Finance and iptiQ Financial Reporting Luxembourg
- TPA's and Distribution Partners
iptiQ is a risk tech start-up within Swiss Re Group. Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.
iptiQ provides digital, bespoke and transparent L&H and P&C protection products in a B2B2C manner. Founded in 2014, we're transforming the way consumers buy insurance with a unique digital insurance engine which incorporates the latest technology with world-class underwriting capabilities. We build strong partnerships to sell insurance via trusted brands.
iptiQ offers a flexible working environment where curious and adaptable people thrive. Are you interested in joining us?
About the role
We are looking for a new team member to lead the Portfolio Accounting and Controls Central team reporting directly to the Head of Finance Operations and working closely with the wider iptiQ Finance team, Data Operations Team, Distribution Partners and Third-Party Distributors.
Your primary responsibilities will be:
- Lead and develop Portfolio Accounting and Controls Central Processes Team (3+ accountants) with ownership of related technical accounting processes
- Produce accurate and complete trial balances at both a Legal Entity and Branch level in the various reporting GAAPs for the iptiQ Life SA and iptiQ Holdings Ltd Legal entities. Assist preparation of timely and accurately data for internal and external reporting
- Monitor and analyse iptiQ's performance during the year, ensuring ensure compliance with the risk and control framework and audit requirements across all valuations
- Drive continuous improvement and a process excellence culture through involvement in the development of systems and processes to efficiency and control requirements.
- Partner with External Third Party Administrators (TPA), to ensure Finance has the appropriate oversight and controls in place to ensure Policy Holder Data is correctly calculated and booked correctly in our ledger.
- The Finance team will have numerous responsibilities for 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 iptiQ Life SA and iptiQ Holdings Ltd where relevant.
- Facilitate the audit process and work with auditors where required.
- Accurate calculation and booking of internal and external retrocession agreements
- Contribute and support Finance related projects, including new deals and other ad-hoc tasks as required
Main customers:
- Head of Finance Operations, Bratislava
- iptiQ EMEA L&H CFO
- Group Finance and iptiQ Financial Reporting Luxembourg
- TPA's and Distribution 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
- Five or more years of work experience in the financial services industry
- University degree in Economics, Science, Accounting or Business Administration
- Qualification in Accounting and/or Audit or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of statutory accounting policies and regulatory framework
- Excellent analytical skills with holistic financial thinking
- Strong communication skills - ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and concise fashion
- Strong evidence of managing external relationships and deliverables
- Experience in USGAAP/IFRS desirable
- PC skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
- Teammate with good interpersonal skills
- Engaging and motivating
- Excellent command of the English language
In our Finance community, you will have the opportunity to explore processes end-to-end, both on entry level and in professional roles. Our flat corporate structure enables you to build strong ownership of the tasks and have a direct contact with senior leaders across Swiss Re universe.
Minimum base salary for this job is from 2 500 EUR gross/month/full time. Our offer to you may be higher based on your skills and experience and will include additional rewards and benefits. *
*We are required by law to disclose basic wage component (minimum salary) for the advertised positions. We carefully consider your professional competencies, qualifications and experience in our compensation package and/or when offering you other positions. Our compensation philosophy is to pay fairly, also considering market situation and the value employees may bring to Swiss Re.
- University degree in Economics, Science, Accounting or Business Administration
- Qualification in Accounting and/or Audit or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of statutory accounting policies and regulatory framework
- Excellent analytical skills with holistic financial thinking
- Strong communication skills - ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and concise fashion
- Strong evidence of managing external relationships and deliverables
- Experience in USGAAP/IFRS desirable
- PC skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
- Teammate with good interpersonal skills
- Engaging and motivating
- Excellent command of the English language
In our Finance community, you will have the opportunity to explore processes end-to-end, both on entry level and in professional roles. Our flat corporate structure enables you to build strong ownership of the tasks and have a direct contact with senior leaders across Swiss Re universe.
Minimum base salary for this job is from 2 500 EUR gross/month/full time. Our offer to you may be higher based on your skills and experience and will include additional rewards and benefits. *
*We are required by law to disclose basic wage component (minimum salary) for the advertised positions. We carefully consider your professional competencies, qualifications and experience in our compensation package and/or when offering you other positions. Our compensation philosophy is to pay fairly, also considering market situation and the value employees may bring to Swiss Re.
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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: Maros Gal
ID: 2730720
Posting date: 2.3.2021
2021-03-02
location: Bratislava Position: Department Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales Manager, Team leader Company: Swiss Re
Basic salary component (gross): 2 500 EUR/month