Investment Accountant

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. As an Investment Accountant within the Global Investment Reporting team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate delivery of financial information across multiple legal entities and accounting valuations.

What you'll do:

• Drive sub-ledger accuracy: Execute sub-ledger accounting tasks and reporting deliverables for various accounting valuations and legal entities
• Master the data landscape: Develop a thorough understanding of data flows, system architectures, and system interactions that impact accounting transactions, ensuring accurate processing throughout the accounting and reporting life cycle
• Collaborate across borders: Liaise with data providers and business analysts — both locally and internationally — to proactively communicate and resolve issues uncovered during the closing cycle
• Partner with key stakeholders: Facilitate strong collaboration with Group Functions including Asset Management, Tax, Risk, Treasury, and Group Finance to ensure reporting meets the needs of all stakeholders
• Uphold control standards: Understand and apply the control framework to meet all internal and external audit requirements
• Ensure data integrity: Perform reconciliation, substantiation and resolution of data quality errors across all investment products
• Contribute to team growth: Actively participate in team initiatives and projects, bringing energy and efficiency to every task

What they're looking for:

• University Degree: University degree with an emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline
• Relevant work experience: Minimum 1–3 years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year in the area of investment accounting, investment reporting or investment operations
• Accounting or Reporting knowledge: firm understanding of multi-valuation accounting concepts including US GAAP, US Regulatory (Statutory), IFRS, and Tax Reporting
• Advanced Excel skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to manage and analyze large data sets efficiently
• Data analytics tools: Experience with Power BI, Power Query, or similar data analytics platforms is a strong plus
• Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Tech curiosity: A high level of interest in learning and adopting innovative technologies and tools to enhance analytical capabilities
• Detail orientation: Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies