Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for international insurance and reinsurance accounting Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your analytical skills and financial expertise make a real impact on a global scale If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role

As a Financial Accountant II within the International Financial Management (IFM) team at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate and compliant technical accounting of international programme policy transactions. You will be at the heart of global risk transfers and cash flows, working with a diverse network of partners, offices, and reinsurers across the world. This is a role where precision meets purpose - and where your contributions directly support the financial integrity of international insurance programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Book, reconcile and settletechnical accounts - including premium, commissions, fees, and claims payments - to and from the pooling carrier for assumed reinsurance Network Partner policies, skeleton technical bookings, and reinsurance transactions
Produce monthly co-reinsurance and Network Partner statementsof account, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all financial reporting
Resolve reconciliation findingswith internal and external counterparts, including Co-reinsurance and Network Partner discrepancies, driving issues to swift resolution
Monitor and report open balances, coordinating with the International Desk, Network Partner Coordinators, regional Technical Accounting teams, and Underwriters to address outstanding items
Act as the first point of contactwithin International Business for Local/Producing Office Technical Accounting teams, Finance FP&A, and other functions performing financial reporting on International Business
Ensure reconciliationof International Business technical accounts in the administration system and support Finance on reconciliations in financial ledgers, including skeleton processes, local and central premium collection, and invoiced versus booked comparisons
Review and authorizeincoming co-reinsurance data in the system against real contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Liaise across functions- including the International Desk, Global Network Management, Regional Technical Accounting teams, Claims Operations, and Underwriting teams - to ensure service standards are consistently met
Support internal and external auditsas required and contribute to ongoing projects that strengthen core IFM processes
Contribute to team successby sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and participating in meetings and training sessions

About the Team

The International Financial Management (IFM) team is responsible for the technical accounting of international programme policy transactions, ensuring compliant and efficient risk transfers and cash flows between Producing/Local Offices and Network Partners. The team also owns reporting, analytics, and commentary on International Business - including monthly aged debt reports, premium flow analysis by Producing Office, and consolidation of accounts by client programme. Serving a broad base of stakeholders including Corporate Solutions offices worldwide, external brokers, Finance, and reinsurance partners, the IFM team is a critical enabler of Swiss Re's global insurance operations.

About You

You are a proactive and dependable finance professional who brings both technical rigour and strong interpersonal skills to everything you do. You communicate complex financial topics with clarity and confidence, build trust naturally across teams and functions, and take personal accountability for delivering high-quality results. You are resilient under pressure, comfortable working independently, and energised by the opportunity to contribute to a high-performing global team.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

Educational backgroundin finance or accounting - CA, CS, ICWA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent degree - with a minimum of2-3 years of relevant working experiencein insurance, reinsurance, or a related financial domain
Technical accounting experiencein insurance or reinsurance, with a solid understanding of accounting principles including premium, commissions, claims, and reconciliation processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to manage, analyse, and present financial data effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to summarise complex technical issues clearly for both expert and non-expert audiences
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and drive resolution independently

These are additional nice to haves:

Familiarity withinternational insurance programme structures, including Network Partner arrangements and co-reinsurance mechanisms
Experience working withfinancial administration or accounting systemsused in insurance or reinsurance environments
Demonstrated ability tomanage multiple priorities and deadlinesin a dynamic, fast-paced setting
Experiencecollaborating across geographies and functions, including working with global teams and external partners
A natural ability tobuild relationships and foster trustacross diverse stakeholder groups, including underwriters, finance teams, and external brokers
Curiosity and enthusiasm forprocess improvement, with a track record of contributing to projects that enhance operational efficiency

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.

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