FAR Specialist

Finance Accounting and Reporting Specialist

 (ZNA Third Party Administrators Team)

Place of work: Cracow

Job purpose:

The ZNA Third Party Administrators (TPA) team works closely with US-based TPAs on a daily basis. TPAs are external partners that provide claims handling services for insured customers and supply Zurich with relevant claims data. Depending on the arrangement, claims may be handled either directly by Zurich or by the appointed TPA. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to local, regional, and global initiatives. We are looking for a proactive and flexible individual with strong attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, and a positive, solutions-oriented approach. As a Finance Accounting and Reporting Specialist, you will support the Team Manager, work closely with colleagues, and act as a trusted point of contact for local US stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

As a part of the TPA team, you will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and processing of:

• Electronic or over-deductible funding requests


• Prefunds management process


• Service fee and center invoices


• Various check request payments related to different business lines


• FAST system reconciliations


• Dealing with TPD (Third Party Deductible) issues


• Balance sheet account reconciliations in the Blackline system, in line with Zurich Group and local ZNA team policies and guidelines


• Understand the ICFR Financial Statement framework, execute controls, and advise less experienced team members.


• Provide support to the Team Manager.


• Actively participate in and collaborate on process improvement projects.

This role will also require daily contact with US customers, both verbally and in writing.

Candidate’s profile:

• Finance and Accounting, Economy or equivalent academic degree.


• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting industry.


• Solid basics of general accounting.


• English skills – spoken and written at fluent level (C1).


• Very good knowledge of MS Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables etc.) and financial system (SAP as preferred).


• Analytical skills and attention to details.


• Problem solving skills and independent.


• Ability to multitask.


• Excellent customer service skills.

As an additional asset:

• Knowledge of Insurance/ Financial Services legislation and regulations

Additional requirements:

• This position will be dedicated for the US (American) customer and will require occasionally adapting to work according to the US hours as per the team’s shift schedule (9.00-17.00, 11.00-19.00, 14.30-22.30).