Financial Accounting & Reporting Specialist

Job Purpose

We are looking for a FAR Specialist to work for one of our key stakeholders based in Switzerland. In this role you will work closely with various leaders, process owners and suppliers across Finance to understand accounting and financial reporting challenges and requirements, while assisting in the delivery of general accounting daily processing and quarter‑end closing activities to ensure they are completed in line with business objectives. You will promote team and cross‑team collaboration and assist in local, regional or global projects, requiring a proactive, flexible person with a “can do” approach.

Place of Work: Cracow

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage month/quarter‑end closing activities and various closing tasks to meet agreed KPIs.
• Ensure accurate Group and external reporting (BS, P&L, supplementary information) in compliance with IFRS, Solvency, SLST and other relevant GAAPs.
• Prepare FIP submission reporting in accordance with IFRSN, SLST and SST standards.
• Prepare balance‑sheet accounts reconciliation in Blackline.
• Manage tasks related to Swiss VAT.
• Execute and document controls within the ICFR framework.
• Cooperate with key stakeholders (Local Accountants, Group Consolidation, Tax, Treasury, Finance Business Partners) and serve as a contact for process‑related changes.
• Identify and drive process improvements and standardisation, keep documentation up to date, and support annual DTP reviews.
• Support the FAR Team Manager and assist team members with day‑to‑day and ad hoc queries.

Candidate Profile

• Finance and Accounting, Economics or equivalent academic degree.
• At least 3 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area.
• IFRS or other GAAPs knowledge preferable.
• Practical accounting experience in end‑to‑end GL and financial reporting.
• SAP and internal control experience.
• Very good Excel knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to summarise and present results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build relationships across various stakeholders.
• English language skills – spoken and written at fluent level.

What 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 medical insurance, life insurance and sport‑card.
• Annual bonus depending on company annual results and individual performance.
• Wide range of learning programmes and personal development opportunities, including the possibility to apply for up to 80% of educational training reimbursement.
• Referral awards.
• Online fitness training.
• Hybrid work.
• Nice and friendly atmosphere.

About Zurich

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading multi‑line insurer serving people and businesses in more than 200 countries and territories. Founded 150 years ago, Zurich is transforming insurance. In addition to providing insurance protection, Zurich increasingly offers prevention services that promote well‑being and enhance climate resilience.

Reflecting its purpose to “create a brighter future together,” Zurich aspires to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world, targeting net‑zero emissions by 2050 and aiming for the highest‑possible ESG rating from MSCI. In 2020, Zurich launched the Zurich Forest project to support reforestation and biodiversity restoration in Brazil. The Group has about 60,000 employees and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

In March 2016 we established a Shared Service Centre in Kraków, 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 and HR integrated talent management operations. This role is related to the key area of Zurich’s activity in Kraków.

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