Financial Reporting Officer

Job Summary

Zurich Middle East is part of Zurich Insurance Group, one of the world’s largest and most experienced insurers. Our mission is to help our local community understand and protect themselves from risk both locally and globally.

Reporting to Financial Control, M.E, as Financial Reporting Officer you are expected to perform and support finance-related activities related to Financial Accounting, Reporting, Tax, Treasury, Group Re, Planning, FinOps and Performance Management. Ensure that all tasks and procedures are completed to achieve key business objectives. Efficient stakeholder management internally and externally.

Job Accountabilities

• Performs close related ledger tasks, e.g. accruals, provisions, reconciliations and journals postings as per local and Group requirements.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements.
• Managing VAT returns and tax related tasks.
• Preparing financial survey and data analysis.
• Reconciling bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepares tax returns and supporting workpapers, estimated tax payments and other tax compliance activities.
• Maintains the chart of accounts in accordance with local and Group requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that accounting, finance-related activities, processes, and procedures are followed and completed in line with the Group as well as external requirements.
• Recommends and implements procedural process changes to enhance operating efficiency.
• Performs ICFR controls.

Job Qualifications

• Degree in accounting.
• Professional certification like CPA or ACCA is a plus.
• 2 years of experience in financial reporting and audits.
• Financial Analysis.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel.

Functional Skills

• Business Acumen.
• Effective Communication.
• Problem Solving.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Creative and innovative mindset.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Data Literacy.
• Digital Literacy.

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking, 'What can go right?'

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great!

Join us as we constantly explore new ways to.

Location(s): AE - Dubai

Remote working: No

Schedule: Full Time

Recruiter name: Asma Alrais

Hiring Manager: Sana Sharaf

Closing Date: 18 April 2025