Senior Accountant (temporary role)

About the Team 

The General Ledger Accounting Services team is responsible for executing group and statutory accounting activities in line with IFRS and local statutory requirements. The team performs period-end closing, ensures the accuracy and completeness of general ledger postings, and delivers timely group and local financial reporting. In addition, the team supports statutory financial statements, audits, regulatory reporting, and collaborates closely with local finance teams and group functions to ensure compliance, transparency, and strong financial controls.  As part of the team, you will actively identify opportunities to further develop, streamline, and improve accounting and closing processes, while strengthening collaboration with internal and external partners to enhance overall delivery quality. 

About the Role 

• Support accounting, reporting, and closing activities for assigned real estate entities and portfolios, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes 
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely accounting of real estate transactions in accordance with IFRS and internal accounting policies 
• Perform accounting for real estate investments, including construction projects, asset capitalization, depreciation, accruals, and intercompany transactions 
• Perform reconciliations, analyses, and controls to ensure data quality, completeness, and accuracy of financial information 
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, profit and loss analyses, and portfolio reporting, providing explanations for significant movements and variances 
• Coordinate with Asset Management, Carrier Management, Project Managers, external service providers, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting 
• Execute and document key controls and maintain audit-ready supporting documentation in line with internal and external requirements 
• Support statutory reporting, audits, and regulatory requirements as applicable 
• Take ownership of assigned entities and portfolios and provide complete and accurate deliverables in line with reporting timelines 
• Support process improvements, simplification initiatives, automation efforts, and knowledge sharing within and outside of the team 
• Handle ad hoc accounting, reporting, analysis, and project-related tasks as required 

About You 

• You have at least five years of work experience in accounting, financial reporting, or real estate accounting 
• You have a university degree in Accounting, Audit, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field 
• Knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting principles; real estate accounting experience is an advantage 
• Strong understanding of accounting controls, reconciliations, and financial reporting processes 
• Experience with SAP or other financial accounting systems 
• Proven IT skills, including MS Office; experience with data analytics, automation tools, Copilot, or ChatGPT is an advantage 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail 
• Great teammate with strong communication and stakeholder management skills 
• You are proactive, accountable, and motivated to drive continuous improvement 
• Fluent written and spoken English

This role is a 1-year contract.

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

For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between EUR 2,100 and EUR 3,400 per month (for a full-time role).  
The specific salary offered considers: 

•    the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role, 

•    the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience. 
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits. 

  
We look forward to your application! 

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About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions 

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.

During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.

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