Senior / Assistant Manager, Insurance Assurance & Audit (male/female)

Basic Information

Business Line: Audit & Assurance

City: Zurich

Experience Level: Experienced

Working Time Percentage: 60% - 100%

Date Published: 12-Jan-2024

Req #: 19232

Job Description

Location: Zurich

Work Pattern Percentage: 60-100%

Our Audit & Assurance Team specializes in finance transformation and accounting advisory projects while delivering both internal and external audit engagements. We collaborate closely across all Service Lines of Deloitte to assist our global and diverse clientele in achieving their corporate goals, managing risks, and enhancing business performance.

If you possess a strong background in insurance accounting and reporting, along with a solid audit or insurance industry foundation, and are prepared to tackle the complex challenges faced by finance teams, we invite you to join us.

What You Can Expect From Us

• You will advise clients on implementing internal control frameworks, finance transformation, and new International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS & US GAAP) that are especially significant to the Insurance Industry.
• You will assist clients in incorporating new regulatory requirements and related processes into their daily operations, preparing their systems through testing, and harmonizing existing and developing new reporting processes for both financial and non-financial data in (re)insurance.
• You will conduct internal audits and FINMA regulatory assignments for Insurance and Reinsurance companies.
• You will prepare gap and data analysis, benchmarking, proposals, presentations, and specialized publications covering relevant industry topics.

Your Qualifications

• You are a qualified candidate or a certified auditor (e.g. Swiss CPA or ACCA) with a minimum of 3-5 years of practical experience with IFRS and US GAAP in the financial services sector, particularly in the context of insurance contracts and financial instruments.
• You have at least 3 years of experience in external auditing within the insurance sector, preferably with one of the Big 4, or a minimum of 4 years of experience in an insurance company's accounting/reporting function.
• You are familiar with the new IFRS 17 for insurance contracts and IFRS 9 for financial instruments, demonstrating eagerness to focus on these standards in your daily work.
• You are a collaborative team player, skilled at building strong relationships with individuals from various backgrounds and customers.
• You communicate confidently in both English and German; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Your Team

Join a diverse, multinational, and highly motivated team of 22 professionals at our Zurich office. We are committed to fostering both personal and professional growth through training, mentoring programs, and on-the-job learning, as well as fostering connections with colleagues across all business lines.

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In Switzerland, we offer industry-specific services across Audit & Assurance, Tax & Legal, Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory, and Technology & Transformation. With over 3,000 employees across six locations, we cater to companies of all sizes across various sectors, providing meaningful and challenging work within an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages personal development. Enjoy flexibility with hybrid working conditions, wellness and parental programs, and numerous opportunities for connection, collaboration, and learning.

Join us and be part of a global network of like-minded individuals dedicated to making a difference, whether by addressing climate change or improving the lives of 100 million people by 2030. If you're interested in exploring opportunities at Deloitte, visit www.deloitte.com/ch/careers.

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Requisition Code: 19232