Zurich is one of the world's leading insurance groups, and one of the few to operate on a global basis. Our mission is to help our customers understand and protect themselves from risk. With about 55,000 employees serving customers in more than 170 countries, we aspire to become the best global insurer as measured by our shareholders, customers and employees. We help individuals, small and medium sized companies and global corporations around the world understand and protect themselves from risk by offering a wide range of insurance products, solutions and advisory services.
In response to rapidly shifting market conditions and intensifying competitive pressures, Zurich is building out its shared service capability. To support this strategy we have established a service center in Krakow, Poland. It is from this location that we will create and build a global shared service platform for Finance that will support Zurich entities around the globe. We are at the start of this journey and are looking for individuals who demonstrate passion and commitment, to join us in this new venture.
In response to rapidly shifting market conditions and intensifying competitive pressures, Zurich is building out its shared service capability. To support this strategy we have established a service center in Krakow, Poland. It is from this location that we will create and build a global shared service platform for Finance that will support Zurich entities around the globe. We are at the start of this journey and are looking for individuals who demonstrate passion and commitment, to join us in this new venture.
Finance Accounting and Reporting Team Manager for North America
Miejsce pracy: KrakówJob Description:
- Oversee Finance Accounting and Reporting (FAR) activities - complex tasks, reviews and submissions of Financial Statement
- Process overview, close coordination and leadership - team and task management (team up to 10 people),
- Control of the processes and data provided, SOX compliance, assuring quality within the process from the below areas:
- Accruals, IC transactions and other journals
- Reconciliations performed
- Reporting (IFRS) - Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Disclosures
- Regulatory (SST) and statutory reporting
- Liaison with various stakeholders e.g. FAR Controllers, actuaries, local accountants, Performance and Planning, Treasury, Investment Accounting
- Key contact for process discussions and issue resolutions
Candidate’s profile:
- University degree - Finance and Accounting
- Analytical skills and Attention to details
- Goal-focused, Flexible, Reliable, Motivated and Positive individual with a ‘’can do’’ attitude
- At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience
- At least 2 years of people management experience
- Ability to learn quickly and inspire others
- Ability to develop / maintain effective and long-lasting working relationships
- Practical accounting experience in GL, reporting in IFRS, Data analysis
- Very good written and verbal communication skills in English
- Highly developed professional ethics and assertiveness skills
- As an additional asset:
- Knowledge of Insurance/ Financial Services legislation and regulations
- SAP experience, strong MS Excel skills
- SOX exposure
Additional requirements:
- Commitment to work longer hours during monthly/quarterly closing periods
- This position will be dedicated for the US (American) customer which will require adapting to work according to the US hours/shifts mainly during closing periods
What we offer:
- At Zurich we provide our employees with challenging, real life opportunities to develop and grow with us and contribute to the world around us – both professionally and personally.
- We offer competitive salaries, a language allowance and an employee benefits package that includes medical and life insurance.
- We actively encourage growth and development of individuals and have a range of learning programs and personal development opportunities that will help you achieve your career goals.
- Relocation Bonus
- Possibility to apply for up to 80% of an educational training reimbursement as per internal policies
- Referral awards
- Annual bonus depending on a company annual result and individual performance
- Sport card, medical and life insurance co-financed by the employer
- On-site fitness training
- Fresh fruits in the office
- Late shift bonus
If you're interested in working in a dynamic, challenging environment, for a company that recognizes and rewards your creativity, initiative and contributions. Excellent! You're in the right place to explore a career with Zurich. We welcome you to come join us if you want to be part of this great organization and contribute to Zurich as a leader in our industry!
To find out more about the Zurich organization visit www.zurich.com
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