Finance Operations & Automation Apprentice

Apprentice

About the Role

The Apprentice will provide AI and automation support to the Global Finance Operations & Transformation (GFO&T) team, focusing on optimizing accounting and reporting processes. The role aims to enhance efficiency, reduce control risks, and support the team in achieving operational excellence. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Support the identification and implementation of AI and automation solutions to streamline accounting and reporting processes. 

• Assist in developing tools and processes to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and mitigate control risks. 

• Collaborate with team members to understand existing workflows and identify opportunities for automation. 

• Leverage advanced tools such as MS Excel, Power BI, Python, and SQL to design and implement solutions. 

• Provide insights and recommendations for process improvements using AI and automation technologies. 

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and contribute to maintaining a robust control environment. 

• Support the team in day-to-day activities and ad hoc projects as required. 

 

Skills and Qualifications 

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology (B.Tech) or equivalent. 

• Proficiency in MS Excel (Advanced), Power BI, Python, and SQL. 

Preferred: 

• Exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and their application in process automation/enhancement. 

 

Experience Level 

• Fresher , Recent Graduate

 

Key Competencies 

• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with team members and stakeholders to achieve shared goals. 

• Comprehension: Strong analytical skills to understand complex processes and identify opportunities for improvement. 

• Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying challenges and proposing innovative solutions. 

 

Reporting Structure 

• Reports to: Head - Subledger Accounting, Bangalore. 

 

Culture and Values 

The Apprentice is expected to embody Swiss Re’s Culture Forces: 

• Business Drive: Demonstrate a proactive approach to achieving impactful outcomes and delivering value to the team. 

• Applied Intellect: Use curiosity and analytical thinking to identify and implement innovative solutions. 

• Execution Power: Execute tasks with discipline, speed, and clarity, ensuring high-quality results. 

• Swiss Re Spirit: Foster collaboration, inclusion, and mutual respect within the team and across the organization. 

 

 

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. 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.

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.
 

 

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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Experience Level

Entry Level