About this role
About the Role
As a subject matter expert for the Controlling & Reporting of CorSo Swiss Re EMEA, you will play a key role in shaping our financial reporting strategy across the European, Middle Eastern, and African regions. Your expertise will contribute directly to our organization's success by ensuring accurate quarterly financial results.
In this impactful position, you will understand and apply relevant accounting principles, operational and financial processes, and financial statement requirements at all levels of reporting. You will collaborate with Swiss Re business leaders, connecting business activities to financial outcomes while applying your strategic thinking skills. This role offers unique opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in an inclusive, global organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the accurate reporting of quarterly International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) financials for external reporting across the EMEA region
- Validate nominal cash flows relevant for Group IFRS production
- Review quarterly financial production results, including financial statements and IFRS disclosures for accuracy and completeness
- Prepare and present financial reports to senior stakeholders
- Support the overall Group submission process throughout the reporting landscape
- Coordinate timelines for quarterly financial production
- Facilitate alignment with the Business Unit IFRS Consolidation and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) teams
- Build relationships with diverse stakeholders across the organization
- Provide expert reports and analysis to key stakeholders as needed
- Manage critical issue processes
- Contribute to other team initiatives as coordinated with the Head of IFRS Controlling and Reporting, EMEA
About the Team
You will join a collaborative team of 4 professionals working on IFRS production for the Corporate Solutions EMEA region. You will partner with the Head of IFRS Controlling and Reporting EMEA and engage with various stakeholders including the Corporate Solutions Business Unit CFO, Group Accounting, IT, and others from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
About You
Qualifications and Skills
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Experience in external financial reporting in an international environment (USGAAP/IFRS)
- Strong analytical skills with ability to manage details while maintaining big-picture perspective
- Effective communication skills across diverse audiences
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
Preferred
- Understanding of IFRS/IFRS 17 accounting principles
- Knowledge of accounting systems (particularly SAP)
- CPA certification or equivalent professional qualification
- 5+ years of experience in the insurance industry
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritize multiple concurrent projects
Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week
For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between EUR 2,100 and EUR 3,400 per month (for a full-time role).
The specific salary offered considers:
• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,
• the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience.
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits.
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About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
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About Swiss Re
The Swiss Re Group is a leading wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer. Dealing direct and working through brokers, its global client base consists of insurance companies, mid-to-large-sized corporations and public sector clients. From standard products to tailor-made coverage across all lines of business, Swiss Re deploys its capital strength, expertise and innovation power to enable the risk taking upon which enterprise and progress in society depend.
Founded in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1863, Swiss Re serves clients through a network of over 70 offices globally and is rated "AA-" by Standard & Poor's, "Aa3" by Moody's and "A+" by A.M. Best. Registered shares in the Swiss Re Group holding company, Swiss Re Ltd, are listed in accordance with the Main Standard on the SIX Swiss Exchange and trade under the symbol SREN.
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What you'll do
- Lead the accurate reporting of quarterly IFRS financials for external reporting across the EMEA region and prepare and present financial reports to senior stakeholders. Collaborate with various teams to ensure alignment and manage critical issue processes.
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