Technical Accounting Specialist (SAP FS-RI)
For our client, a leading reinsurer based in Zurich, we are seeking a dedicated Technical Accounting Specialist (SAP FS-RI) (100%; m/f/d). In this pivotal role, you will support technical settlement activities, ensure compliant reporting, and maintain high-quality claims and accounting processes, all while facilitating seamless coordination with stakeholders and contributing to continuous process and organizational enhancements.
What to Expect
- Contribute to key work packages for quarterly and annual financial statements for both the firm and the Group, in accordance with Swiss GAAP/OR and IFRS, including the coordination of complex balance sheet items.
- Independently manage specialized accounting topics and assist in (partial) project management within the SAP FS-RI and accounting landscape.
- Conduct technical reviews and finalize incoming and outgoing (retrocession) technical accounts, considering complex reinsurance contract structures.
- Facilitate the accurate and timely processing of payables and receivables, including clarifying and escalating discrepancies with internal and external partners.
- Support the monitoring and coordination of international payment flows in close collaboration with Treasury and external stakeholders.
- Perform quality-assured reviews, plausibility checks, and accounting of claims reports, including the analysis of deviations, trends, and reporting patterns.
- Act as a technical 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.
- Strong knowledge of accounting processes, balance sheet relationships, and technical accounting logic.
- Robust SAP experience; familiarity with FS-RI is required as a user and for system support/administration.
- Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and a strong IT affinity.
- Excellent written and spoken English and German skills.
- A high level of initiative, a strong sense of responsibility, and a passion for cross-functional collaboration.
- The ability to communicate complex issues clearly to various audiences and provide technical support to junior team members.
- Strong analytical skills, a structured approach to work, and exceptional problem-solving abilities.
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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Work locationZürich, Switzerland