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Junior Financial Accountant 80-100%-

Posted on June 3, 2025
Zurich
Posted on June 3, 2025
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Are you about to finish your commercial apprenticeship and are looking for your first job ? If you have done your apprenticeship in a insurance and are motivated to learn more about Reinsurance, we want to hear from you!

Group Reinsurance is running the «Young Professionals Development @Finance Program» for the third consecutive year. This three-year term program creates the opportunity for young professionals to gain relevant practical work experience with a focus on Financial Accounting and Reinsurance Accounting. You will get exposed to work with various Business Units and other Group Finance Teams.


What you will do

  • First stage: Financial accounting
    • Cash & Bank
    • Expenses, Accounts receivable/Accounts payable
    • Closing activities
    • System reconciliations
    • Quarterly reporting to the Group
  • Second stage: Planning and Performance Management
    • Supporting planning & forecast process
    • Performance reporting
  • Third stage: Reinsurance accounting
    • Reinsurance Accounting
    • Processing and reviewing of statements received from the cedents
    • Cash settlements and payments
    • Intercompany reconciliation
  • During the three years, there will be the opportunity to do a stage in other teams such as Treasury, Group Reporting or Statutory Reporting

What you bring

  • Successful completion of commercial apprenticeship in 2025
  • Interest in finance and accounting
  • Intermediate level of English (B2/C1)
  • Able to work under pressure during peak times
  • Team-oriented personality
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Global thinking to understand the dependencies with other Teams and Business Units


Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your online application.

At our Quai Zurich Campus, our culture and our people are what set us apart. We thrive on face-to-face interactions that drive collaboration, nurture our unique culture, and amplify our success. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the flexibility to work up to two days remotely per week within Switzerland, allowing you to balance personal commitments while excelling in your career. Please discuss your flexibility needs with us during your interview.


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
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