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Accountant
Zurich Insurance. Calculate and perform general ledger bookings and account reconciliation, including deferred income tax, accruals, provisions and pre-payments .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in general ledger accounting, financial reporting according to IFRS and GAAP, and intercompany reconciliation. Proficient in MS Excel and SAP, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support process improvements.
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General Ledger AccountingFinancial ReportingIntercompany ReconciliationMS Excel (Advanced)SAP
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Hard Skills
General Ledger BookingsAccount ReconciliationDeferred Income TaxAccrualsProvisionsPre-paymentsStatutory AnalysisFX RevaluationCost AllocationFinancial Statement Framework
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsAttention to DetailProblem SolvingMultitaskingCustomer Service
Industry Keywords
FinanceAccountingIFRSGAAPGroup Chart of AccountsFAR ControllersActuariesLocal AccountantsProcess ImprovementTeam Collaboration
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Calculate and perform general ledger bookings and account reconciliation, including deferred income tax, accruals, provisions and pre-payments
- Provide Group and external reporting (BS, P&L, supplementary information to financial statement) according to IFRS and other GAAP if needed
- Perform intercompany reconciliation and postings
- Perform closing activities, including maintaining interfaces to sub-ledger, posting statutory adjusting entries, statutory analysis and filings, FX revaluation, regrouping and cost allocation cycles
- Support and collaborate on projects, including analyzing and implementing Group Chart of Accounts changes
- Maintain effective communication with FAR Controllers, actuaries and local accountants
- Understand the ICFR Financial Statement framework and execute controls
- Provide support to the Team Manager
- Participate in and collaborate on process improvement projects
Requirements
What you’ll need- Finance and Accounting, Economy or equivalent academic degree
- At least 1 year of relevant experience in finance and accounting industry
- Solid basics of general accounting and knowledge of general ledger closing processes
- English skills – spoken and written at fluent level (C1)
- Very good knowledge of MS Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables etc.) and financial system (SAP as preferred)
- Analytical skills and attention to details
- Problem solving skills and independent
- Ability to multitask
- Excellent customer service skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salaries
- Language allowance
- Employee benefits package including 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
- Possibility to apply for up to 80% of educational trainings reimbursement
- Referral awards
- Online fitness trainings
- Possibility to work from home (min. 40% from the office)
- Nice and friendly atmosphere