Technical Accounting Specialist (SAP FS-RI) (100%; m/f/d)
For our client, a reinsurer based in Zurich, we are looking for a Technical Accounting Specialist (SAP FS-RI) (100%; m/f/d). As a Technical Accounting Specialist (SAP FS-RI), you play a key role in supporting technical settlement activities, compliant reporting, and high‑quality claims and accounting processes while ensuring seamless coordination with stakeholders and contributing to ongoing process and organizational development.
What to expect
* Contributing to key work packages for quarterly and annual financial statements for the firm and the Group according to Swiss GAAP/OR and IFRS, including coordination of complex balance sheet items
* Independently handling specialized accounting topics and contributing to (partial) project management within the SAP FS‑RI and accounting landscape
* Conducting the technical review and finalization of incoming and outgoing (retrocession) technical accounts, taking complex reinsurance contract structures into consideration
* Facilitating the correct and timely processing of payables and receivables, including the clarification and escalation of discrepancies with internal and external partners
* Supporting the monitoring and coordination of international payment flows in close collaboration with Treasury and external stakeholders
* Performing quality‑assured review, plausibility checks, and accounting of claims reports, including analysis of deviations, trends and reporting patterns
* Acting as a technical point of contact for international business partners and internal stakeholders (underwriting, risk management, actuarial, business process management etc.) in both German and English
* Driving the enhancement and further development of internal processes, reporting structures, system functionalities and automation initiatives
We expect
* Completed business or economics degree, ideally with a focus on accounting/insurance
* Several years of professional experience in technical accounting in the reinsurance sector
* Very good knowledge of accounting processes, balance sheet relationships and technical accounting logic
* Strong SAP experience, FS‑RI knowledge required as a user and system support/administration
* Confident use of MS Office (especially Excel) and very good IT affinity
* Excellent written and spoken English and German
* High level of initiative, sense of responsibility and enjoyment of cross‑functional collaboration
* Ability to prepare complex issues in a manner appropriate for the target audience and provide technical support to junior team members
* Strong analytical thinking skills, structured approach to work and high problem‑solving skills
We offer
* Dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment
* Competitive compensation and benefits
* Professional growth and development opportunities
* Modern offices in the heart of Zurich
Job details
* Work location: 8002 Zürich (ZH)
* Workload: 100%
* Employment start: Immediately
* Employment duration: Permanent
* Qualification: skilled
* Work experience: More than 3 years
* Education: Higher professional education and training, diploma or equivalent
* German: Oral: Very good knowledge; Written: Very good knowledge
* English: Oral: Very good knowledge; Written: Very good knowledge
* Contact email: philip.jung@mypjc.com
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