Finance Specialist (Reinsurance Specialist)

Finance Specialist (Reinsurance Specialist)

Finance Specialist / Analyst

(Reinsurance Specialist)

Place of work: Cracow

Purpose:

The job purpose of a Finance Specialist is to provide crucial support in the evaluation and management of reinsurance contracts, claims, and relationships with reinsurers. They play a key role in ensuring compliance with company policies, efficient claim settlement, and effective communication and collaboration with reinsurers. Additionally, they contribute to the generation of insightful reinsurance reports and analysis to support informed decision-making within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in reviewing and analyzing reports to ensure adherence to company policies and guidelines.
• Support development and maintenance of relationships with stakeholders.
• Aid in the processing and settlement amounts due, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide support to internal stakeholders.
• Assist in generating reports and conducting insightful analysis to support decision-making.
• Actively identify areas for process improvement, inefficiencies, drive the continuous process improvement and standardization,
• Join relevant training sessions to maintain good knowledge of the system, processes and changes.
• Keep procedures/training guides up to date for own role & processes in collaboration with direct stakeholders

Candidate’s profile:

• At least 2 years of finance and accounting experience (Intercompany or mix of reconciliation/AP/AR or GL)
• Academic degree preferably in Finance and Accounting, Audit, Economy or other with relevant supporting accounting trainings
• Very good knowledge of MS Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables etc.) and financial system (SAP as preferred)
• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills
• Comfortable in working with all levels of grade and authority
• English skills – fluent written and spoken (C1 level)
• This position will be dedicated for the American customer, which will require adapting to work according to the US hours as per the team’s shift schedule

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 trainings
• fresh fruits at the office
• possibility to work from home
• nice and friendly atmosphere

Who we are:

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.

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.

We are committed to creating value for all our stakeholders on some of their deepest challenges, including climate change, a changing world of work and a digital society. Sustainability is a strategic priority for Zurich and it is our ambition to be known as one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. In 2019, Zurich outperformed 99 percent of our industry peers in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. And we received numerous awards across the world acknowledging our commitment to diversity, community resilience and responsible investment. Reinforcing our ambition, in June 2019 Zurich first insurer to commit to the UN Global Compact’s Business Ambition for 1.5C. We believe sustainability is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs – ultimately ensuring we do business in a way today that ensures our long-term growth.

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.