FAR Expert (FAR France Team)
fixed-term 6 months contract
Place of work: Cracow
Job purpose:
We are looking for a FAR Expert to work for one of our key stakeholders – Zurich France. Within the Finance department of Zurich France, you will be part of the Finance Projects team. In this highly visible role, you will work closely with various leaders/process owners/suppliers across Finance to understand accounting and financial reporting challenges/requirements. The various assignments entrusted to you will allow you to discover the insurance business and contribute to Zurich’s transformation.
Key responsibilities:
- Data Manager:
- Define and/or participate in drafting Reporting specifications for France, in collaboration with Global Corporate Europe (Business Requirements),
- Take part in and facilitate releases (new implementations) of the production system impacting the Finance Department,
- Monitor the interfaces between the production system (internal) and the accounting system (SAP, FSCD, FSCM),
- Business Analyst:
- Support the Finance team (management control, accounting team) in analysis during monthly closings,
- Research, analyze, and consolidate relevant information systems within the framework of IFRS17 requirements,
- Provide appropriate expertise for specific studies: audits, portfolio reviews, claims analysis,
- Act as a technical expert in financial analysis, manage process reviews, and implement changes to contribute to the continuous improvement of the service provided to internal and external clients,
- Deploy new tools within Finance and/or within the Group that impact the finance department,
- Reporting:
- Participate in the preparation of various types of financial entries/bookings under IFRS, German GAAP, and Solvency II standards, as well as specific ad hoc reports,
- Produce QRT/NST reports as part of Solvency II,
- Act as an owner of ICFR controls in RACE system.
If you are looking for an opportunity to use your accounting and finance expertise across the organization, this opportunity might be a great fit for you.
Candidate’s profile:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area,
- Knowledge and experience with IFRS,
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of accounting principles,
- Strong analytical skills with ability to summarize and present the results,
- Strong written and verbal communication and influencing skills,
- SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel) experience – intermediate to advanced (power tool is a plus),
- English language skills – spoken and written at fluent level (C1),
- Problem solving skills and independent, efficient working methods,
- French language skills is a plus but not mandatory.
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 training
- 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.
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