FAR Senior Specialist

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Sport-card

Annual bonus

Job summary

Zurich Insurance Group in Kraków is seeking a Finance Accounting and Reporting Senior Specialist on a 12‑month fixed-term contract to support group reporting activities. You will perform close, data analysis, and reporting tasks while collaborating with SST and related teams.

Requirements include a university degree in finance, strong English, 2–3 years GL experience, advanced Excel, and exposure to SAP, Power BI, and CI-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• University degree- finance and accounting (an asset).
• Proficient English language speaker is a must.
• At least 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience (GL).
• Practical accounting experience in GL, reporting, data analysis area.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, reliability, proactivity.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power Query and Power BI knowledge are a plus.
• CI mindset and experience in process automation.

Responsibilities

• Assess impact of Master Data changes on SST & SII hierarchy; prepare change requests and tests.
• Review GCoA changes, cross-check and update FIP and GFC reports.
• Support SST MCBS annual close: pre-close prep, data analysis, reports, RU sign-off, narratives for external reports.
• Support SST quarterly close: AFR estimation, update SST Library SharePoint, cross-team collaboration, close memo updates.

Skills

Proficient English

General Ledger

Reporting

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Excel

Power Query

Power BI

CI mindset

Education

University degree in finance and accounting

Tools

SAP

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FAR Senior Specialist

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Finance Accounting and Reporting Senior Specialist (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

(Group FAR team)

Place of work: Cracow

Job purpose:

To perform financial reporting activities relevant for Group reporting in order to support and reinforce key business objectives. The role gives opportunity to participate in local, regional and global projects and that is why we are seeking a proactive, flexible individual with a “can do” approach.As a dedicated Senior Specialist, you will serve as a supportto your managerand advisor to your colleagues and clients.

Please note that this position is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess impact of Company Master Data changes on SST & SII hierarchy; prepare change requests and test implemented results
• Review of GCoA changes, cross‑check and update FIP (Finance Integrated Platform) and GFC reports
• Support SST MCBS annual close, including:
  Pre close preparation and SST documentation update
  Data analysis on group level (variance analysis)
  Preparation of various reports
  Management of RU sign‑off process
  Preparation of narratives for externally published reports
  Processing and transforming data from different sources into posting vouchers
• Support SST quarterly close, including:
  AFR (Available Financial Resources) estimation based on IFRS numbers
  Maintain and update SST Library SharePoint
  Participate in and support strategic projects related to SST & SII
  Cooperate closely with various stakeholders, e.g. Consolidation, Capital & Risk Modelling teams, Group Actuarial, APG, Rus
  Update process documentation and close memo

Candidate’s profile:

• University degree- finance and accounting (an asset)
• Proficient English language speaker is a must
• At least 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience (General Ledger)
• Practical accounting experience in GL, reporting, data analysis area
• Strong analytical skills, passion for detail, reliability, “can do” approach, goals driven, flexibility
• SAP knowledge is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills
• Power Query and Power BI knowledge is a plus
• Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset and experience in process automation

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
• Hybrid Work
• Nice and Friendly atmosphere

Who we are:

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading multi‑line insurer serving people and businesses in more than 200 countries and territories. Founded 150 years ago, Zurich is transforming insurance. In addition to providing insurance protection, Zurich is increasingly offering prevention services such as those that promote wellbeing and enhance climate resilience. Reflecting its purpose to ‘create a brighter future together,’ Zurich aspires to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. It is targeting net‑zero emissions by 2050 and has the highest‑possible ESG rating from MSCI. In 2020, Zurich launched the Zurich Forest project to support reforestation and biodiversity restoration in Brazil. The Group has about 60,000 employees and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN), is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a level I American Depositary Receipt (ZURVY) program, which is traded over‑the‑counter on OTCQX. Further information is available at www.zurich.com .

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.

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.