Senior Specialist Financial Reporting & Accounting (80 - 100%)

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DISCOVER your opportunity

In this role, you will join the Finance & Accounting department that is responsible for providing finance support specifically involved in accounting, cash management, tax, group reporting and financial regulatory reporting to internal and/or external stakeholders.

What will your essential responsibilities include?

· Quarterly Financial Closings in close cooperation with shared services

o Create legal entity financial statements (on Swiss GAAP basis of accounting) and related filings including the Financial Condition Report and BoD reporting

o Monitor and develop key controls and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial information

o Manage interim and full year statutory and regulatory audits by external and internal auditors

o Support our Risk Management, Capital modelling and Actuarial functions with finance relevant input for regulatory returns such as the SST, ORSA and Responsible Actuary reports

· Management Reporting & Controlling

o Quarterly executive management reports, timely and high-quality analysis, and comments

o Review and challenge the financial business and strategic plan as well as ad-hoc analysis

· Financial & Regulatory compliance

o Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (FINMA) and fiscal developments

o Ensure group accounting policies are consistently and effectively applied as far as permitted by local accounting standards

o Monitor and develop accounting standards and implementation of changes to policies, processes and controls to ensure continued compliance with accounting standards and other relevant reporting guidelines

· Tax Reporting

o Ensure accuracy of tax filings in close collaboration with tax experts

o Support tax audits with financial data

You will report to Head of Finance, Switzerland.

SHARE your talent

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

· Bachelors or Masters degree in financial accounting with a minimum 6 years experience gained working within general (re)insurance technical accounting/reporting/audit areas

· Solid Accounting knowledge (mainly Swiss GAAP) with experience in US GAAP or IFRS, having grasp of overall Financial Statements (P&L and BS)

· Proficient knowledge of financial regulatory environment for insurance companies in Switzerland

· Strong analytical skills, with an inquisitive attitude and attention to detail

· Good spoken & written communication & interpersonal skills; ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience

· Comfortable taking ownership for own work, identifying the need for action (using initiative) whilst working effectively within a team

· Able to organize self-including effective scheduling, prioritization and time management skills, completing tasks to tight deadlines. Demonstrates a ‘can do’ attitude

· Proficient German (Mother tongue level) and English language skills.

· Excellent working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office programs as well as a sound understanding of system dependencies

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Inclusion & Diversity

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability