Technical Accounting Specialist (SAP FS-RI)

Technical Accounting Specialist (SAP FS-RI)

(100%; m/f/d)

We are seeking a Technical Accounting Specialist (SAP FS-RI) for our client, a renowned reinsurer based in Zurich. In this pivotal role, you will support technical settlement activities, ensure compliant reporting, and contribute to high-quality claims and accounting processes. You will also coordinate seamlessly with stakeholders while driving ongoing process and organizational development.

What to Expect

• Contribute to key work packages for quarterly and annual financial statements for the firm and the Group according to Swiss GAAP/OR and IFRS, including coordination of complex balance sheet items.
• Independently handle specialized accounting topics and contribute to (partial) project management within the SAP FS-RI and accounting landscape.
• Conduct technical reviews and finalize incoming and outgoing (retrocession) technical accounts, accounting for complex reinsurance contract structures.
• Facilitate the correct and timely processing of payables and receivables, including clarification and escalation of discrepancies with internal and external partners.
• Support monitoring and coordination of international payment flows in collaboration with Treasury and external stakeholders.
• Perform quality-assured reviews, plausibility checks, and accounting of claims reports, including analysis of deviations, trends, and reporting patterns.
• Act as a technical point of contact for international business partners and internal stakeholders (underwriting, risk management, actuarial, business process management, etc.) in both German and English.
• Drive the enhancement and further development of internal processes, reporting structures, system functionalities, and automation initiatives.

We Expect

• A completed business or economics degree, ideally with a focus on accounting/insurance.
• Several years of professional experience in technical accounting within the reinsurance sector.
• Very good knowledge of accounting processes, balance sheet relationships, and technical accounting logic.
• Strong SAP experience, with FS-RI knowledge required for user, support, and administration roles.
• Confident use of MS Office (especially Excel) and a high level of IT affinity.
• Excellent written and spoken English and German.
• A high level of initiative, sense of responsibility, and enjoyment of cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to present complex issues in a manner suitable for the target audience and provide technical support to junior team members.
• Strong analytical thinking skills, a structured approach to work, and high problem-solving abilities.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Modern offices located in the heart of Zurich.

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