Accounting Policy Specialist 80-100%
Lieu de travail Zürich, Switzerland
Secteurs Autre
Type d'emploi poste permanent
Un salaire Negotiable
Référence BBBH114522
On behalf of our client, a well-known insurance company in Zurich, we are looking for a permanent employee:
As an Accounting Policy Specialist your main responsibilities will involve:
- Support accounting issue resolution and executive decision-making by providing tailored advice and accounting policy interpretation to the Finance and Business functions of the Business Unit
- Evaluate and analyze non-routine transactions; prepare and quality-assure memos and accounting policy documents to ensure full adherence to Zurich Group rules and regulations and IFRS
- Collaborate with the Finance team and other stakeholders to ensure proper accounting treatment is considered in systems/process development, product development, new business activities / transactions, etc.
- Prepare training material and deliver training to internal customers on accounting matters (existing or emerging) in order to improve awareness of IFRS accounting concepts & risks, quality and consistency across the organization
- Monitor accounting developments of the International Accounting Standards Board (or generally accepted accounting principles) as well as FINMA. Identify the requirements and concepts behind accounting principles
- Perform research on accounting issues and prepare peer analysis
- Take action to manage own personal development and encourage others to do the same
- High Level Client Internally Focused - The job's core deliverables rely on delivering service to internal clients, usually at Senior Management level. Includes using subject matter expertise to address advanced, high-level questions and issues.
Profile:
- University degree in Finance (Accounting and Controlling) or similar education
- Profound understanding of IFRS framework
- At least 5 years' relevant experience in IFRS accounting and reporting, preferably with an audit, insurance or other financial services company
- Ability and experience to communicate at Senior Management level and influence internal stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Willing to take ownership, hardworking, persistent, able to work under pressure, team oriented and flexible personality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, fluent spoken and written German and English
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office especially Excel