Accounting Assistant (UAE Nationals Only)

Job Summary

Zurich Middle East is part of Zurich Insurance Group, one of the world’s largest and most experienced insurers. Our mission is to help our local community understand and protect themselves from risk both locally and globally.

In-Line with our Emiratization strategy, Zurich is looking to hire Emirati talents who are aspiring to develop and grow their career within the insurance industry. Working with global, diverse, and inclusive teams, we aim to guide and support you to unleash your skillset, explore your passions and make a positive impact beyond your role – Let's Grow Together

Reporting to Financial Controller, M.E, as Accounting Assistant you are expected to perform and support finance-related activities related to Financial Accounting, Reporting, Tax, Treasury, Group Re, Planning, FinOps and Performance Management. Ensure that all tasks and procedures are completed to achieve key business objectives and efficient stakeholder management internally and externally.

Job Accountabilities

As Accounting Assistant, your role will involve: 

• Performs close related ledger tasks, e. g. accruals, provisions, balance sheet reconciliations, and journals postings as per local requirements.
• Conducts administrative activities, e.g. employee pension plan support and credit card related tasks.
• Preparing financial survey and analysis.
• Preparing expense analysis of allocated cost centres.
• Provides required support on treasury related administrative and accounting tasks.
• Prepares, updates, and maintains assigned reports and databases.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that accounting, finance-related activities, vendor, data inventory processes, and procedures are followed and completed in line with Group as well as external requirements.
• Recommends and implements procedural process changes to enhance operating efficiency. 

Job Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need: 

• With UAE Passport and Family Book
• Pursuing an accounting qualification
• Minimum of 1 year experience in an accounting or finance support role.
• Financial Analysis
• Finance & Accounting
• Expense Management
• Finance Operational Management 

Functional Skills: 

• Business Acumen
• Effective Communication
• Problem Solving
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Creative and innovative mindset
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Data Literacy
• Digital Literacy