Swiss Re

Accountant III

Swiss Re
Bengaluru/Bangalore
Not disclosed
Work from OfficeWork from Office
Full TimeFull Time
Min. 7 yearsMin. 7 years

Job Description

Accountant III

Are you a finance professional who thrives on precision, loves solving complex problems, and wants to make a real impact in a globally connected team? If IFRS 17, financial validations, and process improvement get you excited, this could be the perfect next step in your career!

 

 

About the Role

As an Accountant III in the IGR Validation and Adjustments team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial results within a dynamic global finance environment. You will support IFRS 17 accounting and reconciliation activities, drive resolution of complex reporting issues, and contribute to meaningful process improvement and finance transformation initiatives. This is a role where your analytical mindset, collaborative spirit, and passion for high-quality financial reporting will truly shine.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform IFRS 17 reporting validations and analysis, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial results across reporting cycles
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, contributing to timely and reliable financial reporting
  • Investigate and resolve reporting issues, variances, and stakeholder queries, delivering clear and well-reasoned solutions
  • Collaborate with local and global stakeholders across Finance, Reporting, Operations, and Technology to ensure timely issue resolution
  • Drive automation, simplification, and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and control across assigned processes
  • Support finance transformation and change initiatives, contributing to the evolution of reporting frameworks and tools
  • Ensure data quality, governance, and audit readiness across all assigned processes and deliverables

 

 

About the Team

The IGR (Intra Group Retrocession) team is a key part of GFO&T, supporting quarterly valuation and closing activities across IFRS 17, US GAAP, and Statutory reporting. We ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial results through validation, contract management, investigation of exceptions, and coordination of adjustment activities across business functions. As a globally connected team, we partner closely with Finance, Reporting, Operations, and Technology teams to strengthen controls, drive process improvements, and deliver high-quality financial reporting. Joining us means becoming part of a team that values collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to excellence.

 

 

About You

You are a detail-oriented finance professional who brings both technical depth and a collaborative mindset to everything you do. You communicate complex financial topics with clarity and confidence, and you thrive in fast-paced, globally connected environments. You are curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement — always looking for smarter ways to work.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

  • Strong understanding of financial reporting processes and IFRS/GAAP frameworks, including reporting controls, close activities, and financial statement analysis
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access, with the ability to analyze and process large volumes of financial data efficiently
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance attention to detail with a broader business perspective and communicate complex financial topics effectively
  • CA / Semi-Qualified CA, CFA, MBA (Finance), or Master's degree in Finance or a related discipline
  • 7–9 years of experience in GAAP and/or IFRS financial reporting, ideally within insurance, reinsurance, or a global finance environment

 

 

These are additional nice to haves:

  • Understanding of insurance accounting, financial statements, and reinsurance industry dynamics
  • Familiarity with income statement, balance sheet, and source of earnings concepts
  • Working knowledge of Stargate or other AI-related tools
  • Experience with group consolidation processes
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across geographies
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a global, matrixed environment
  • Adaptability, resilience, and confidence when engaging with senior stakeholders
  • Team-oriented mindset with a genuine commitment to continuous improvement and learning

 

 

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

 

 

About Swiss Re

 

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace 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.

 

We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.

 

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Reference Code: 139411 

 

 

Experience Level

Senior Level

Job role

Work location
Work locationBangalore, KA, IN
Department
DepartmentFinance & Accounting
Role / Category
Role / CategoryPayables / Receivables Management
Employment type
Employment typeFull Time
Shift
ShiftDay Shift

Job requirements

Experience
ExperienceMin. 7 years

About company

Name
NameSwiss Re
Job posted by Swiss Re

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