Accounting Specialist with French

Our opportunity

Accounting Specialist in Assumed Accounting team with French #LI-Hybrid

Join our team in Bratislava, Slovakia as we seek a reinsurance professional to join a dynamic team. As part of Zurich's International Programs, we play a crucial role in helping multinational customers effectively manage their global risk. Our team in Bratislava is responsible for collecting reinsurance balances from insurance companies worldwide, including both Zurich's own subsidiaries and third-party insurers. These balances originate from insurance policies issued by these companies which they issued in favour of local subsidiaries of multinational companies within their respective territories for, which are then reinsured into the Zurich Group. As the Specialist, you will be responsible for assign activities of the team.

Your role

As an Accounting Specialist, your main responsibilities will involve: 

• Responsible for collecting reinsurance balances from insurance companies around the world.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders across different geographies.
• Further improvement of key performance indicators.
• Maintaining the quality of data in administrative systems.
• Conduct all activities in line with operating protocols.
• Provide support to customers, colleagues and insurance partners on less usual queries and arrangements.
• Maintain and further develop the relationships with insurance partners.
• Support the further automation of the processes.
• Training of the junior members.
• Participation in project.

Your Skills and Experience

As an Accounting Specialist, your skills and experience will ideally include: 

• University degree in a relevant field (e.g. finance, accounting, or insurance).
• At least 2 years of experience in reinsurance operations for multinational companies.
• Understanding of reinsurance principles, practices, and regulations.
• Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders in different regions.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management.
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).
• Proficiency in French (both written and spoken).

We offer

Apart from monthly salary offer starting from 1700 EUR/gross and a yearly bonus we offer benefits package which includes:

Working time benefits
Personal days off, Concentrated work week, Additional vacation, Home office, Extra days off at occasion of childbirth, Sabbatical leave, Wokrcation

Monetary benefits
Life insurance from Zurich Austria, Compensation for salary loss during sick leave, 3rd pension pillar contribution, Risk Life Insurance, Meal contribution on top of the legally required minimum, Years of service bonus, Wedding bonus, Baby bonus

Other benefits
Edenred electronic cafeteria, Public Transport contribution, Maternity leave benefits, Company and team events, Free parking at the office building, Massages in the office

Learning/Development
Professional Certifications, Online Education Portals, Extensive Onboarding program, Strengths based culture (GALLUP)

• Location: Bratislava
• Schedule: full-time
• Form: hybrid - occasional home office possible

About us

At our company, we recognize the importance of fostering an open-minded, safe and inclusive environment for everyone. We stand with diversity and respect different backgrounds and lifestyles. That's why we've implemented numerous initiatives to ensure our employees feel comfortable, accepted and respected at all times.