FAR Senior Specialist

Job purpose:

To perform financial reporting activities relevant for Group reporting in order to support and reinforce key business objectives. The role gives opportunity to participate in local, regional and global projects and that is why we are seeking a proactive, flexible individual with a “can do” approach. As a dedicated Senior Specialist, you will serve as a support to your manager and advisor to your colleagues and clients. 

Please note that this position is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assess impact of Company Master Data changes on SST & SII hierarchy; prepare change requests and test implemented results
• Review of GCoA changes, cross‑check and update FIP (Finance Integrated Platform) and GFC reports
• Support SST MCBS annual close, including:
  • Pre close preparation and SST documentation update
  • Data analysis on group level (variance analysis)
  • Preparation of various reports
  • Management of RU sign‑off process
  • Preparation of narratives for externally published reports
  • Processing and transforming data from different sources into posting vouchers
• Support SST quarterly close, including:
  • AFR (Available Financial Resources) estimation based on IFRS numbers
  • Maintain and update SST Library SharePoint
  • Participate in and support strategic projects related to SST & SII
  • Cooperate closely with various stakeholders, e.g. Consolidation, Capital & Risk Modelling teams, Group Actuarial, APG, Rus
  • Update process documentation and close memo

Candidate’s profile:

• University degree- finance and accounting (an asset) 
• Proficient English language speaker is a must 
• At least 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience (General Ledger) 
• Practical accounting experience in GL, reporting, data analysis area 
• Strong analytical skills, passion for detail, reliability, “can do” approach, goals driven, flexibility 
• SAP knowledge is a plus  
• Advanced Excel skills
• Power Query and Power BI knowledge is a plus
• Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset and experience in process automation

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 among others 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 including also possibility to apply for up to 80% of educational trainings reimbursement
• Referral awards
• Online fitness trainings
• Hybrid Work
• Nice and Friendly atmosphere

Who we are:

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 is increasingly offering prevention services such as those that promote wellbeing 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. It is targeting net-zero emissions by 2050 and has 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. Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN), is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a level I American Depositary Receipt (ZURVY) program, which is traded over-the-counter on OTCQX. Further information is available at www.zurich.com.

In March 2016 we established a Shared Service Centre in Kraków, in 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 as well as HR integrated talent management operations.

This role is related to the key area of Zurich’s activity in Kraków. We are committed to complete the recruitment process as soon as possible, however in some occasions it may take up to 6 months and the requirements for the position may be subject to some clarification or modification during the recruitment process.