Senior Investments Finance Reporting Professional (Hybrid Work Model)
Company: Swiss Re
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
About the Role
#LI-HYBRID
Swiss Re is currently underway in the transition of accounting and
financial reporting framework from US GAAP to IFRS, as well as a
new global system architecture that supports and harmonizes the
financial closing process. We are excited about this transition and
expanding our skillsets! The Senior Investments Finance Reporting
Professional is a member of the Global Investment Reporting (GIR)
Team in the Americas region and is a strong contributor in the
transition to the new accounting standard. We are looking for a
candidate with basic knowledge of investment products to provide
accounting, reporting and analyses across all relevant valuations
within Swiss Re.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive investigation of new processes and analyze investment
transactions within the new systems, under new rules and
conditions
* Develop a solid understanding of data flow, system landscapes and
system interactions impacting accounting transactions under
relevant valuations to ensure a smooth flow of information through
the accounting & reporting life cycle
* Perform and review key account reconciliations and substantiation
as part of the financial close process
* Liaise with non-GIR teams (local and internationally) to
proactively communicate and resolve any issues uncovered in the
close process
* Ensure all Investment reporting results are met on a timely basis
with high accuracy, including delivery of IFRS reporting from new
systems
* Understand and support accounting & reporting generated from
legacy systems
* Support the monitoring of GIR's outsourced accounting & reporting
tasks to a 3rd party vendor
About the Team
We are a highly skilled, energetic and engaged team, creating a
collaborative environment where we learn and grow both individually
and collectively. We work together to create value with our
internal stakeholders and partners and always strive for progress
and performance.
The role will sit in the Investment Accounting and Reporting team
in Kansas City, Missouri.
About You
* Minimum 3 - 5 years of work experience in accounting and finance,
with preference in the area of investments
* University degree with emphasis in Accounting and/or Finance
* Understanding of multi-valuation concept (US GAAP, Statutory &
Regulatory, IFRS, Tax Reporting)
* Pro-active, forward-looking mind set, with high-quality delivery
focus
* High energy with willingness to learn new concepts
* Team player with a high degree of personal accountability
* Strong computer/office tool skills, especially Microsoft Office
products
* Detail-oriented, with high level of interest in learning new
technologies and tools to analyze large volumes of data
* Keen interest in innovation, digitalization, and automation
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Work productively in the face of ambiguity and influence positive
outcomes
* Ability to effectively manage priorities and meet aggressive
deadlines
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance,
insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working
to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide
variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to
cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health.
Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge
expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our
clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than
14,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture
encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace
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.
Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to
recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color,
national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual
orientations, marital status, military status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely
based on an individual's qualifications for the position being
filled.
During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for
disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an
interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the
accommodation needed.
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