Accounts Payable Accountant (Hybrid)

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About the team
You will join a global Accounts Payable organization that supports Swiss Re entities across multiple countries.

We are a supportive and collaborative team that values ownership, continuous learning, and high-quality service delivery. Through Swiss Re's flat organizational structure, you will have the opportunity to work directly with stakeholders across the business and gain exposure to a wide range of finance processes.

Our mission is simple but critical: ensuring invoices are processed accurately, suppliers are paid on time, and finance operations continue to improve through standardization and innovation.

About the role
Are you looking to further develop your career in Finance Operations and Accounts Payable within a global organization?

As an Accounts Payable Accountant, you will be part of a global finance team supporting Swiss Re entities worldwide. Beyond invoice processing and payments, you will gain exposure to accounting, reconciliations, stakeholder management, and process improvement initiatives in a truly international environment.

This role offers the opportunity to build valuable experience in Accounts Payable, financial controls, closing activities, and operational excellence while working with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple countries.

Key responsibilities:
Perform four-eyes review of supplier invoices and verify accuracy before payment
Ensure invoices are processed in line with internal policies and accounting standards
Handle internal and external queries regarding invoice status, payment timing, and discrepancies
Support month-end and quarter-end closing activities
Perform regular reconciliations of assigned balance sheet and control accounts
Collaborate with colleagues across Finance Operations and business functions
Share knowledge within the team and support onboarding of new colleagues
Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational excellence projects
Perform other role-related tasks assigned by the Team Leader

Zamestnanecké výhody, benefity:
• Attractive performance-based bonus
• Own The Way You Work in hybrid setup, allowing you to work also from home
• Modern office spaces in attractive location
• 5 additional days of holiday
• Lunch allowance fully paid by Swiss Re
• Referral bonus
• Pension & risk insurance contribution
• Life insurance contribution
• Sick days and sick leave support
• Public transport benefit
• Multisport card

Informácie o výberovom konaní:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. Our aim is to live visible and invisible diversity – diversity of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, physical abilities, personalities and experiences – at all levels and in all functions and regions. We also collaborate in a flexible working environment, providing you with a compelling degree of autonomy to decide how, when and where to carry out your tasks.

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About you
We're looking for someone who combines attention to detail with a proactive and collaborative mindset.

What you bring

1-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, PTP (Procure-to-Pay), accounting operations, or a similar finance environment
Good understanding of basic accounting principles, including debit and credit concepts
Experience working with supplier invoices, payments, reconciliations, or vendor-related queries
Business-level English (B2 or higher), both written and spoken
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Good communication and stakeholder management skills
Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and improve processes
Intermediate MS Excel skills are an advantage
Experience with ERP or invoice-processing systems is a plus

Why Join Us

Be part of a global finance team supporting Swiss Re operations worldwide
Work with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple countries and functions
Gain hands-on experience in Accounts Payable, reconciliations, financial controls, and month-end closing
Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives
Benefit from a supportive team culture focused on learning and development
Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model
Build valuable experience within one of the world's leading reinsurance companies

This is a maternity cover role with a strong possibility of contract extension.