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(Assistant) Controller
To be located in Dublin or Zurich Zurich -  Finance  (Reference # ZH-CONTROL-0710-02)
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Reporting to
Team Leader of Non Life Closing and Controlling

Mission
Guarantee a timely, accurate and efficient quarterly financial reporting

Area of responsibilities
Assist in the coordination of the quarterly closing and management reporting process for the non life business of PartnerRe Global:

• Assist with the production and the monitoring of each closing timetable.
• Assist in preparing the financial data required for the various quarterly closing processes during the quarter and on an ad hoc basis.
• Assist in the preparation of the synthesis of the non life results each quarter for the Global CFO.
• Assist the head of closing and controlling in producing the flash and results presentation.
• Assist with the analysis of production, quarterly and YTD figures and their development over time. Provide explanations for actual versus prior year and plan deviations.

 
SOX and Audit Process :

• Assisting to ensure all controls are competed on a timely basis.
• Assist with the quarterly external audit and with the internal audits during the course of the year.

Other:

• Respond to ad hoc requests (group, auditors, regulators and rating agencies).
• Participate in various projects as they arise e.g. Solvency II

Controlling Repository Project:

• Develop business object reports for Non Life reporting

 

Reinsurance Results:

• Assist with the analysis of the Global Reinsurance Results as required by Group Finance or Local Finance for statutory purposes.
• Analysis of external retro result.
• Develop and maintain analysis of internal retro activities.

Support the integration activities of ParisRe.

Competencies
Technical

• Accounting and/or controlling background – Finance degree or accountancy qualification.
• At least 2 years work experience in an accounting/controlling position, ideally in reinsurance or insurance

Additional

• IT affinity
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Access)
• Good communication skills
• Self-confident person, able to work independently in a dynamic and international company
• Flexibility to adapt in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong work ethic, persistent, strive for improvements

Education/Further requirements

• Business school diploma in accounting or finance or University degree