Technical Accountant I

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Technical Accounting I. If you are passionate about accounting and looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you! This position is based in São Paulo, Brazil, and follows a hybrid work model.

About the Role:

As a Technical Accounting I, you will be responsible for handling complex and priority clients, driving unit performance, and proactively identifying trends in your portfolio.

• You will perform various operational duties, including accounting, booking transactions, billing, collection, and cash allocation.
• Your ability to understand complex reinsurance agreements and manage both external and internal client relationships will be crucial.
• You will monitor and achieve operational and financial targets, uphold quality and process standards, and resolve any account and payment discrepancies with clients.
• Additionally, you will participate in projects and special tasks, provide training and assistance to team members, and identify root causes and failure analysis of workflows.

About the Team:

You will join a highly experienced and motivated Operations team handling Reinsurance portfolios for Brazil & South Cone. Our team regularly interacts with peers and experts from other locations, collaborating daily to deliver the best service and most value to our clients. We have a strong link to other Operations teams and work together to provide fast, easy, and effective ways of conducting business within an environment where risks are understood. Our continuous improvement mindset ensures that we provide our external clients and internal partners with the best possible service.

About You:

You are a dynamic professional with a background in reinsurance, specializing in Life & Health. You excel in communication and problem-solving, and you thrive in a collaborative virtual team environment.

• 2-5 years of work experience in an insurance company, reinsurance broker, or reinsurance company.
• Enjoy numbers and data analysis in Excel.
• Good financial accounting know-how and have intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Comprehend the end-to-end process of reinsurance operations thoroughly.
• A proven track record of being a self-starter, results-oriented working style.
• Good service and client orientation.
• Graduated in Accounting, Actuarial Sciences, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Insurance, or related fields is required.

Nice to have:

• Advanced reinsurance technical accounting expertise.
• Experience with Power BI and R.
• A strong passion for data analysis, with the ability to review and interpret reports to derive actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
• Adeptly prioritize competing tasks and manage timelines.

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.

All our positions are affirmative for people with disabilities.

Keywords: Reinsurance, Technical Accounting, Life and Health
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