Finance Clerk (60 percent)

About the job

Finance Clerk (60 percent)

The Swiss Insurance Association SVV represents around 70 private insurance companies and advocates for an innovative, future-oriented and sustainable insurance industry. Private insurance strengthens Switzerland's resilience and actively engages in topics such as retirement provision, cyber risks, natural hazards and artificial intelligence. With its approximately 50,000 employees and over 2,100 trainees, it offers diverse and attractive career opportunities.

For the Finance and HR department, we are looking for a team- and service-oriented personality from 1 February 2027 or by arrangement. In this responsible role at the interface between business and politics, you will make an important contribution to the further development of the industry.

Your tasks

• Management of accounting according to OR for the SVV and two other companies including financial, operational, accounts payable and accounts receivable accounting, annual financial statements as well as cash management
• Preparation of VAT returns for two companies
• Preparation and participation in the annual budget and forecast process
• Preparation and execution of annual financial statements and audit documents including assistance in the preparation of business reports
• Participation in the preparation of member contribution calculations for the SVV and the Ombudsman Foundation for Private Insurance and SUVA
• Contact person for internal and external queries in the finance area, especially for employees, member companies, auditors, banks and authorities
• Support in the preparation of various evaluations and reports

Your profile

• Completed commercial basic training with further education in finance and accounting, preferably with a federal specialist certificate and at least 3-4 years of experience in a similar position
• Experience in financial accounting and related processes such as reporting
• Knowledge of association or club management is an advantage
• Very good user knowledge of Abacus and Excel; good knowledge of the M365 environment as well as high digital affinity
• Strong numerical understanding, analytical thinking as well as cost and quality awareness
• High degree of independence, reliability and discretion as well as a structured and punctual working style
• Good planning, organisational and self-management skills
• High service and communication orientation as well as confident German and good French skills, especially in the specialised terminology of finance and accounting

Our offer

• Versatile and interesting area of responsibility
• Attractive employment conditions and good social benefits
• Excellent connection to public transport
• Staff restaurant
• Workplace Zurich Enge

Contact

If you are interested in an exciting challenge in a collegial team and want to advance the insurance industry, we look forward to receiving your complete application.
Technical enquiries: Monika Eggenschwiler, designated Head of Finance and HR, monika.eggenschwiler@svv.ch, +41 44 208 28 02
General questions: Claudia Meier, HR and IT Services, HR@svv.ch, +41 44 208 28 43

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