Group Head of Accounting Policy 80-100%
As Group Head of Accounting Policy, you will spearhead developments in a diverse set of accounting frameworks relevant for Zurich Group and ensure ongoing compliance. Leading?a small and highly specialized function, you will be actively engaging with other departments and businesses across the globe to support decision making and reaching the right accounting conclusions. As part of the Group Financial Accounting and Reporting Leadership Team you will also support a wider transformation of the global Finance function towards forward-looking steering capabilities.
If you are organized, structured, accountable, and a committed person, read on, this career opportunity might just be the right one for you!
What you will do
- Accounting Principles: Own, develop, direct and maintain Group accounting principles under IFRS Accounting Standards, Swiss Statutory framework and Swiss Solvency Test market-consistent balance sheet reporting; seize opportunities for alignment to create value through a consistent reporting framework
- Accounting Advisory: Provide advisory services to Group functions and businesses globally, including complex accounting matters and M&A activities
- Change management: Respond to and support projects (including new consolidation and accounting system implementation) to meet evolving Zurich Group and regulatory requirements, adopting an agile and continuous improvement mindset to add value and simplify
- People development: Build strong capability and bench strength within the team to ensure the team is well positioned for changes in business environment including digital advancement
What you bring
- Profound understanding of IFRS framework and operational accounting under IFRS, including insurance contracts, valuation, hedging, impairment, and at least 12+ years of professional experience working with an audit, insurance or other financial services company
- Ability to apply commercial judgement and deal with ambiguity and complexity, with strong analytical skills and strategic orientation, as well as excellent relationship/stakeholder management and presentation skills
- Ability and experience communicating with senior management and influencing internal stakeholders
- Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to think strategically, communicate effectively and translate long-term strategic aims into shorter-term plans and goals
- Ability to efficiently evolve accounting frameworks to address a changing regulatory landscape
- Fluent spoken and written English, German would be an asset
Additional Information
We look forward to receiving your online application with a cover letter.
Zurich wants to attract the best talent and we acknowledge that talents might not always be available full-time. At Zurich we will consider requests for flexible working. Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of ways. Please talk to us during the interview about the flexibility you may need.
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Information for recruitment agencies
Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees.
Why Zurich
At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?
We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great!
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.
- Location(s): CH - Zürich
- Remote working: Hybrid
- Schedule: Full Time
- Recruiter name: Mélina Carnal