BUISNESS PARTNER | REINSURANCE ACCOUNTANT, 30089

The Emerald Group; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emerald Group in Zürich, Switzerland, seeks a Specialist to manage a Non-Life reinsurance portfolio and support treaty administration, accounting, claims handling and cash management in a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes numerical and analytical skills, strong interpersonal communication, and the ability to learn specialized systems while maintaining high accuracy and timely delivery to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in Non-Life reinsurance accounting is essential.
• Knowledge of IFRS 17 in insurance or reinsurance is a plus.
• Strong understanding of reinsurance accounting processes and products.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Non-Life reinsurance portfolio with treaty administration, technical accounting, claims handling and cash management.
• Provide reliable support to internal and external stakeholders with expertise in reinsurance accounting.
• Coordinate and deliver data/documentation for external audit activities.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Technical aptitude

Interpersonal & communication

Attention to detail

Ability to learn systems

Job description

The client is looking for a Specialist with an ability to understand complex reinsurance products and structures. You will become part of a motivated team that takes pride in a collaborative and flexible work mode that is based on trust, dedication and support.

• Category: Accounting
• Type: Permanent

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage a Non-Life reinsurance portfolio, ensuring accurate and timely execution of treaty administration, technical accounting, claims handling and cash management activities
• Maintain a high level of expertise in reinsurance accounting processes and provide reliable support to internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate and deliver data and documentation required for external audit activities
• Actively participate in the quarterly closing process, ensuring compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements
• Support financial reporting activities and contribute to the quality and accuracy of financial statements
• Provide administrative support to the team and contribute to the efficient operation of the department
• Experience in Non-Life reinsurance accounting with a sound understanding of technical accounting, reinsurance processes and products
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Good technical flair and the ability to learn and work with specialized systems and reporting tools
• Knowledge of IFRS 17 in insurance or reinsurance environment is a plus
• Proactive and collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills and willingness to share knowledge
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Flexible, Independent, structured and reliable working style with a high degree of accuracy
• Valuing and promoting an inclusive working and learning environment