Accountant
Place of work: Cracow
Job purpose:
To perform specific Financial Accounting and Reporting activities relevant for Group and Local reporting to support and reinforce key business objectives. The role gives opportunity to participate in local, regional and global projects and that is why we are looking for a proactive, flexible person with a “can do” approach.
Responsibilities:
Calculate and perform general ledger bookings and account reconciliation (e.g. calculate deferred income tax, accruals, provisions, pre-payments)
Provide Group and external reporting (BS, P&L, Supplementary information to financial statement – according to IFRS, Swiss GAAP, Swiss Solvency Test and other GAAP if needed)
Perform various closing activities e.g. maintain interfaces to Sub ledger as an option: revaluation, regrouping and cost allocation cycles (depending on BU)
Support/collaborate in various projects such as the analysis and implementation of Group Chart of Accounts changes
Maintain contact with various stakeholders e.g. FAR Controllers, Actuaries, Local Accountants,
Execute controls within ICFR framework Candidate’s profile:
At least 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience
Practical accounting experience in GL / financial audit or financial reporting
Finance and Accounting, Economy or equivalent academic degree
Good knowledge of Excel and financial system (SAP as preferred)
Analytical skills and attention to detail
English skills – spoken and written at fluent level We offer:
real life opportunities to develop and grow with us and contribute to the world around us
competitive salaries, language allowance and an employee benefits package that includes among others medical insurance, life insurance and sport-card
annual bonus depending on company annual results and individual performance
wide range of learning programs and personal development opportunities including also possibility to apply for up to 80% of educational trainings reimbursement
referral awards
online fitness training
fresh fruits at the office
hybrid work model
nice and friendly atmosphere Who we are:
In March 2016 we established a Shared Service Centre in Kraków, in Poland to support our global strategy. It is from this location that we have created a global shared service platform, focusing on advanced business functions such as financial accounting and reporting, planning and performance management, ICFR testing, financial systems management as well as HR integrated talent management operations.
This role is related to the key area of Zurich’s activity in Kraków. We are committed to complete the recruitment process as soon as possible, however in some occasions it may take up to 6 months and the requirements for the position may be subject to some clarification or modification during the recruitment process.