Zurich is currently looking for a Financial Reporting Analyst (Mid-Senior or Senior Level) to work out of our North American headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois.
The Financial Reporting Analyst will be part of a dynamic, innovative, fast-paced Financial Reporting team. The ZNA Financial Reporting team is responsible for the accurate, complete and timely preparation of a variety of financial reporting deliverables, including monthly management financial results to Business Unit leads, quarterly IFRS reporting to Group for inclusion in the IFRS consolidated results, and quarterly/annual local statutory reporting to insurance regulatory bodies.
Responsibilities of the Financial Reporting Analyst include:

• Completion of monthly/quarterly close tasks, including preparing and recording journal entries and preparing reconciliations and other supporting schedules.
• Preparation of monthly management financial statements and analysis of results.
• Preparation of quarterly IFRS submissions to Group.
• Preparation of quarterly/annual statutory filings, including separate accounts.
• Develop a good working knowledge of relevant IFRS and statutory accounting principles.

This role will be filled at either the Specialist I or II level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.
Basic Qualifications:
Mid-Senior Level:

• Bachelors Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area OR
• Completion of Zurich Finance Development Program, including a Bachelors Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with 4 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area

OR
Senior Level:

• Bachelors Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including Associate Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Big 4 experience
• Insurance industry experience
• CPA, CPCU, CFA or CTP
• Project management experience
• Strong Microsoft Office experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ( https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq ).
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Location(s): AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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