Accounts Payable Accountant

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 

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 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 with a strong possibility of contract extension. 

 
For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between EUR 1300 and EUR 2200 per month (for a full-time role).

The specific salary offered considers: the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role, the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience. In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognize your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits. Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.

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