Finance - Graduate

Swiss Re - Schweizerische Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re invites graduates to join its CFK-Global Finance Operations & Transformation division for an 18‑month graduate programme. You’ll experience on‑ and off‑the‑job training, with a job rotation across different finance units and exposure to critical reporting and analytics.

You’ll work closely with senior professionals to support accounting initiatives and management information materials. The role focuses on accounting for (re)insurance, monthly closings, and cross‑department projects.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accountancy or Finance (Bachelor, Master or PhD).
• CPA or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand and support monthly closing processes and internal control for finance governance.
• Assist in statutory & regulatory reporting under IFRS 17 and MAS.
• Prepare management information materials and coordinate cross-department projects.
• Collaborate with senior finance professionals and analysts across business units.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives including Tax and Asset Management.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Accountancy or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

VB/Python programming

AI basics

Job description

Division: CFK-Global Finance Operations & Transformation (51004655)

About the Graduate Programme

We are looking for graduates with strong interpersonal skills, who are eager to learn and broaden their knowledge and expertise. You have a Bachelor, Master or PhD degree, complemented with initial professional experience gained in internships.

The programme offers you the opportunity to join the dynamic, fast-moving world of a leading risk knowledge organisation. Over an 18-month period, you’ll receive on-and-off-the-job training, including a job rotation that provides the experience of working across different business units. exposure to business critical reporting and analytics, management discussions, steering projects, etc.

About the Role

This is your opportunity to join one of the world's leading reinsurers and a team of motivated finance professionals within Swiss Re's Finance (Re)insurance unit! Do you have a passion for finance and accounting for (re)insurance companies? Do you like financial planning and analysis supporting underwriting action? In this role, you will contribute to key accounting and reporting initiatives, support processes and coordinate management information materials. You will join various dedicated and highly motivated analysts, working closely with senior finance professionals and contributing to broader cross-department work. Your key accountabilities may include:

• Understand and implement the internal control process of finance governance.
• Understand and practice the monthly closing process, including local adjustments.
• Prepare statutory & regulatory reports under IFRS 17 and MAS regulations respectively.
• Deep dive into business nature to be able to explain numbers to external auditors.
• Support cross-department projects and initiatives, including but not limited to Tax, Asset Management and Actuaries.

About the Team

As part of Finance (Re)insurance, we are responsible for overall financial stability of SRAL Legal Entity as well as branches of Corporate Solutions business. We ensure timely closing and subsequent reporting to various local regulators and authorities. We manage the cash and capital of the entity to ensure adequate liquidity and capitalization. We drive sustainable performance by providing comprehensive analysis on internal and external matrix, in the role of close business partner with both P&C and L&H communities. In addition, we also support the company's thought leadership on long-term and responsible financial themes, and act as a "Centre of Excellence" for financial accounting expertise.

You will be working with high-potential employees in close interaction with other financial accounting professionals from the various teams.

About You

• Successfully completed university degree in Accountancy or Finance. CPA or equivalent is a plus.
• You demonstrate a good understanding of financial accounting for insurance company.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to apply concepts to actions in a rigorous and timely manner.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications. Power BI, and VB/Python programming and AI skills are a plus.
• You are fluent in English, with an aptitude to express yourself effectively in one-on-one conversations and small group.
• Highly motivated, with an open mind set, and eager to learn.
• Able to focus and pay attention to detail without losing track of the bigger picture.
• Capacity to readily adapt to a changing and dynamic environment as well as being innovative and showing a high degree of own initiative.
• Team-player, willingness to contribute actively to the overall team spirit.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills and ready to be mobile in terms of workplace or location.
• Well-organized and structured approach to problem solving and able to maintain high quality even under time pressure.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

About Swiss Re

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.

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.

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