Accountant with German

Accountant with German (fixed-term)

Place of work: Cracow

Job purpose:

The primary purpose of this role is to assist in the assignment of incoming payments for life insurance policies to specific contracts and accounts. This position requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to company policies to maintain data integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately assign incoming payments for life insurance policies to the appropriate contracts and accounts
• Follow company policies and procedures to ensure data integrity and confidentiality are maintained
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure a smooth workflow
• Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  
  

Candidate’s profile:

• English skills – good written and spoken (B2 level)
• German skills – good written and spoken (B2 level)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Readiness for temporary contract with prospect for permanent employment
  
  

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.