Finance Operations Specialist (12 mos FTC)

Job Summary

Zurich is one of the world’s leading insurance groups, and one of the few to operate on a global basis. Our mission is to help our customers understand and protect themselves from risk.  With around 65,000 employees serving customers in more than 200 countries and territories, we aspire to become the best global insurer as measured by our shareholders, customers and employees. We help individuals, small and medium sized companies and global corporations around the world understand and protect themselves from risk by offering a wide range of insurance products, solutions and advisory services.

Commercial Insurance Middle East is looking for a part time Finance Operations Specialist to join our Finance Operations team who will be able to work 20 hrs per week. Reporting to the Finance Controller, this individual is expected to performs basic finance operations tasks including collection, cash application, accounts payable, general administration and/or general ledger reconciliation ensuring actions are completed to appropriate service levels or defined procedures.

Job Accountabilities - Key Accountabilities

As Finance Operations Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

• Prepares and posts journal entries as per local and Group requirements.
• Conducts accounts receivable and account payable activities.
• Conducts administrative tasks such as customer and vendor services.
• Performs General ledger reconciliations and reporting.
• Prepares and extracts data for financial analysis.
• Accurately organizes and inputs information into software and databases.
• Performs ICFR controls in compliance with internal control guidelines.
• Prepares and executes assigned tasks for quarterly and annual filings purposes.
• Recommends procedural process changes to enhance operating efficiency.

Job Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have:  

• Undergoing University Studies or in the final year of completing your degree (preferably Finance and/or Insurance related)
• Ideally completed several Internships throughout University studies
• Already residing in the UAE and holding a valid UAE residency and Emirates ID
• Must be able to work 20 hours per week
• Must be an advance user in Microsoft Office (i.e., MS Excel)
• Proactive and willing to learn
• Able to collaborate well with others
• Organised and Solution oriented
  
  
  

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