Financial Analyst in External Reporting recruitment

Do you relish a challenge? Are you looking for a new outlook in your professional life that will allow you to develop further? As a global leader in risk and capital management, our success is built on forward-looking, committed employees who are keenly focused on quality. Are you ready for the challenge?

Financial Analyst in External Reporting

This position in the External Reporting Department offers you an opportunity to gain a broad overview of how a company produces financial statements and how Swiss Re communicates to investors, analysts and readers of the financial statements all within a highly dynamic and international environment. Besides the preparation of financial statements, External Reporting is involved in various ad hoc deliverables for senior management including the CEO, Group CFO, Chief Accounting Officer and Head of Investor Relations.

Your work will involve tasks and responsibilities in many areas of the Swiss Re Group's financial reporting department, including consolidation, analysis of various topics related to the Group's external presentations and disclosures (such as financial statements and presentations for investors and analysts) and research of US GAAP and IFRS issues. You will coordinate your work closely with other departments such as Investor Relations, Property Casualty, Life Health and Asset Management Controlling, Treasury and Tax.

Your profile

* 2 years experience in an accounting/reporting function
* Graduate of a university/university of applied sciences
* Concentration in accounting a plus
* Interest in international reporting and accounting matters
* Flair for numbers, a high degree of professionalism
* Flexibility, an open mind and a willingness to learn
* Stress resilient, with the ability to work independently
* Good command of English essential

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity or other opportunities with Swiss Re, you may apply by visiting our website at www.swissre.com/careers. The reference code for this position is EXT-NB50396048. Applications will only be accepted through our website.