Technical Accounting Specialist

TA Specialist

About Role:

 

This position is part of the Global Technical Accounting & Services organization, which has overall responsibility for the activities of Technical Accounting functions worldwide, including the Business Solution Centers. This position will report to the Manager Operations Southeast Asia & India.

This team is expected to regularly meet the KPI, Quality targets pertaining to Technical Accounting Team & perform extensive data validations/analysis based on Reinsurance Contract wording for the respective Clients. One of the key activities is to ensure that payments received from clients (for example premiums) and payments made to clients (for example claims) reconcile against those payments expected. The client management expectation of this role would require you to correspond with internal and external stakeholders/clients to resolve issues related to Data quality aspect. Improvising while working within a set framework of policies and processes is key to the role.

 

Principal Responsibilities towards:

 

Operations:

• Consistently deliver on operational commitments.

• Develop & create data analysis summaries that aid decision making within and outside the Technical Accounting boundaries & can be consumed by multiple cross functional teams.
• Monitor the financial number's accounted into Technical Accounting Swiss Re system on regular basis & identify adverse Premium/Claim trends from the Client data.

• Deliver on the TA mandate including KPI'S to effectively manage/accelerate Cash in the books while demonstrating Swiss Re Values.
• Premium and Claims validation to be performed on the Client Seriatim data, make sure client reported data is complying with Contract wordings/agreement.
• Taking initiative at functional level to enhance the technical/Process knowledge of people across Technical Accounting team & act as Subject Matter Expert.

 

People:

• Collaborate with team members and take ownership for team activities in specific markets

• Deliver results in consultation and as part of multiple-matrixed teams besides directly assigned work

• Build a network with both cross-functional and cross-geographical Swiss Re teams to discuss & Implement best Business Practices.

 

Stakeholders (Cross Functional Team Coordination):

• Build and manage strong relationships with stakeholders and contribute to strengthening client relationship.
• Managing efficient and effective relevant business processes, portfolios in coordination with stakeholders.

 

About the Team

This position is part of the Global Technical Accounting & Services organization for Life & Health Business, which has overall responsibility for Technical Accounting functions worldwide, including Business Solution Centers. The team ensures that payments received from clients (premiums) and payments made to clients (claims) reconcile against expected amounts. Working within established frameworks while finding innovative solutions is key to the team's success. The role reports to the Manager Operations Southeast Asia & India.

 

About you:

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce, Accounting, Insurance or equivalent field.

• 7+ years of work experience in the banking /insurance or any other financial services industry.

• Strong written & verbal communication skills.

• Strong Client management skills.

• Good Data analytical skills. Expertise in SAS & Python will be an added advantage.
  
  
• Sound Insurance Product Knowledge & understanding of Insurance/Reinsurance End to End Value Chain.

 

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 14,000 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.

 

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Experience Level

Senior Level