Senior Technical Accounting Analyst

Swiss Re; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Swiss Re Bangalore seeks a Senior TA Analyst to own the full lifecycle of technical accounting—from contract validation and premium reconciliation to claims settlement and financial reporting. You will resolve complex accounting challenges, drive improvements, and deliver insights to stakeholders globally.

You will validate data against contract wordings, monitor trends, and ensure regulatory and contractual compliance. A hybrid work model applies with strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in end-to-end technical accounting in banking, insurance, or reinsurance.
• Knowledge of treaty and facultative business and reconciliation processes.
• Strong ability to analyze large financial datasets and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technical accounting lifecycle from bookings to settlement.
• Validate contracts and validate premium and claims data for compliance.
• Monitor financial transactions and identify adverse trends for escalation.
• Develop data analysis summaries and financial reports for leadership.
• Investigate reconciliation breaks and coordinate resolutions.
• Support cash flow management and KPI delivery.
• Engage stakeholders across geographies to share best practices.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements in technical accounting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Client management

Education

Graduate in Commerce/Accounting

Postgraduate in Commerce/Insurance

Tools

SAS

Python

SQL

Job description

Senior TA Analyst Are you a technical accounting professional with a passion for financial precision and a knack for navigating complex reinsurance ecosystems? If you thrive at the intersection of data, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration - and you're ready to make a real impact in a global reinsurance leader - this is the role for you. Join our Technical Accounting team in Bangalore and bring your end-to-end expertise to a team that keeps the financial engine running smoothly across the globe!

About the Role

As a Senior TA Analyst, you will own the full lifecycle of technical accounting - from contract validation and premium reconciliation through to claims settlement and financial reporting. You'll be a trusted expert and go-to resource for resolving complex accounting challenges, driving process improvements, and delivering meaningful financial insights to stakeholders across geographies. This is not just a numbers role - it's a strategic position where your analytical acumen and relationship-building skills will shape the quality and integrity of our global financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Technical Accounting : Manage the complete technical accounting lifecycle, including premium bookings, claims processing, reconciliation, and settlement - ensuring accuracy and integrity at every stage.
• Contract Compliance & Validation : Rigorously validate and analyze premium and claims data against contract wordings and treaty agreements to ensure full regulatory and contractual compliance
• Financial Monitoring & Trend Analysis : Proactively monitor financial transactions within Technical Accounting systems, identifying and escalating adverse premium and claims trends from client data before they impact operations.
• Data Analysis & Reporting : Develop comprehensive data analysis summaries and financial reports that support informed decision-making across multiple cross-functional teams and senior leadership
• Reconciliation & Discrepancy Resolution : Investigate and resolve complex reconciliation breaks and accounting discrepancies, working collaboratively with internal teams and external clients to reach timely and accurate resolutions.
• Performance & Cash Flow Management : Consistently deliver against operational commitments and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure effective cash flow management and operational excellence
• Stakeholder Engagement : Build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across geographical boundaries, contributing to client satisfaction and the implementation of global best practices
• Process Improvement: Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of technical accounting processes, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within established frameworks

About the Team

This position sits within the Global Technical Accounting & Services organization for Life & Health Business, a team with worldwide responsibility for Technical Accounting functions, including Business Solution Centers. The team plays a critical role in ensuring that all financial flows - premiums received from clients and claims paid out - are accurately reconciled against expected amounts, maintaining the financial integrity of Swiss Re's reinsurance operations. Operating within well-defined frameworks while continuously seeking innovative solutions, the team is known for its collaborative spirit, technical rigor, and global reach. The role reports directly to the Manager Operations, Southeast Asia & India.

About You

• Educational Background: Graduate or Postgraduate in Commerce, Accounting, Insurance, or an equivalent field
• Relevant Experience: 5+ years of end-to-end technical accounting experience in banking, insurance, reinsurance, or other financial services industries - covering the full cycle from premium booking through to claims settlement and reconciliation.
• Technical Accounting Expertise: Demonstrated understanding of the Insurance/Reinsurance end-to-end value chain, including treaty and facultative business, premium and claims workflows, and financial reconciliation processes.
• Analytical Proficiency: Proven data analytical skills with hands-on experience working with large and complex financial datasets to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and support decision-making
• Communication & Client Management: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage client relationships effectively and present findings clearly to diverse stakeholders.

These are additional nice to haves

• Experience with data tools such as SAS, Python, or SQL for advanced financial data analysis
• Prior experience in a reinsurance technical accounting environment, with exposure to Life & Health business lines
• Knowledge of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and their application in reinsurance accounting
• Experience working in a global, multicultural, matrixed organization across multiple time zones
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure
• Familiarity with accounting systems and ERP platforms used in financial services environments

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.

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 15,000 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 and their passion for sustainability. If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience. We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.

Keywords: Reference Code: 139731 Experience Level Senior Level