As an Investment Accounting Expert, Associate Director, you are part of a global Change Delivery team implementing changes related to our core system in a standardized and efficient way. You will provide accounting expertise to the project team for changes related to accounting treatment, valuation, and processes. You will be part of the Accounting community providing operational best practices, procedures, and guidelines about all Investment Accounting related matters and drive implementation in a standardized and efficient way.
You will be part of the Change Delivery Service team within Investment Solutions (Investment Admin & Accounting function). The team is responsible for the delivery of all changes related to IAA core systems. The team works in a self-organized dedicated approach and has all the required roles to deliver a project in the Dedicated Team. The team is empowered to organize their work, manage project backlog, priority, and resources.
Your role
As an Associate Director Investment Accounting Expert, your main responsibilities will involve:
Acting as the Investment Accounting expert in the Change Delivery team, providing input, insights, and expertise related to accounting changes implemented within the team.
Acting as the liaison between the project team and BAU experts team for specific topic expertise.
Analyzing changes arriving from Group stakeholders or service units impacting financial statements (CoA, measurement, disclosure, reporting).
Ensuring smooth handover and transition of new procedures to the business as usual in the Servicing team / Capability.
Considering industry standards and technology solutions which minimize impacts/limitations from an end-user perspective.
Reviewing and approving process changes, leading communication to drive the change and overseeing adaptation across all delivery teams by bringing the knowledge and functional skills to them.
Driving standardization and automation to any extent feasible, measuring progress and performance by KPIs.
Developing and maintaining functional training, using modern knowledge tools and documentation standards to fasten onboarding of new staff.
Deputizing other SME functions on operational duties such as transaction processing, position reconciliation, cash clearance, automation routines.
Your Skills and Experience
As an Associate Director Investment Accounting Expert, your skills and qualifications will ideally include:
Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or equivalent postgraduate studies (e.g., CFA, CPA, CMA, ACCA).
Over 5 years of experience in investment accounting or audit in a senior role overlooking Financial Statements and data preparation including result analysis.
Subledger & General ledger systems/processes (SAP FAM would be an advantage).
Financial instruments accounting standards (e.g., IFRS9 or similar).
Understanding of Financial markets, products, risks, regulations.
Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Passionate self-starter, very result-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Analytical and conceptual thinking/transformation.
Managed or led 3-5 mid-size projects or optimization initiatives in Financial or Investment Accounting/Controlling or played a key role in them.
Fluent in English in written and oral (proficiency level).
Good base understanding of financial mathematics.
IT affinity is a plus.
Conceptual working, process design, storytelling.
Additional Information
The primary work location is Barcelona. You can apply by clicking on the button "Apply online".
Who we are
Looking for a challenging and inspiring work environment where you can make a difference? At Zurich, millions of individuals and businesses place their trust in our products and services every day. Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, enabling businesses and communities to face a world of risk with confidence.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Zurich, we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
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