SOX Testing Analyst

Job Summary

To provide independent and objective assessment as to the design and operating effectiveness, in accordance with Zurich’s Internal Control methodology, of the company’s Internal Key Controls in your area of responsibility. Active participation in the development of internal controls throughout the company by ensuring compliance with the Zurich Internal Control methodology.

Key Accountabilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of efficient and effective financial control frameworks.
• Supports other team members in the implementation of local or Group-wide financial risk assessments.
• Assists with financial risk and control assessments on a local or Group-level basis.
• Actively supports Group SOX Policy and Controls project management, PMO.
• Performs quality assurance reviews to ensure high-quality risk and control execution.

Business Accountabilities

• Prepare draft manuals/ local frameworks based on finance control framework methodology to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect new procedures, and ensure compliance with Group methodology by crosschecking data and documentation.
• Research best practice and review and analyze detailed business models to support senior management in developing and improving Finance controls framework processes and systems by leading the testing of new solutions relevant to processes in scope for SOX/MCFC.
• Act as the technical expert in financial framework analysis, conducting process reviews and initiating change in order to contribute to continuous improvement of customer service for internal/external customers.
• Provide specialist advice to address specific technical queries, including legal, regulatory or reporting issues, from internal clients and deliver appropriate solutions, in line with the organization's policies and processes and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze account information and provide explanations to external clients on more complex accounts and develop and maintain positive business relationships through anticipating and acting upon their needs.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Accounting, Finance, Actuarial or equivalent
• Fully or partially qualified accountant/ auditor (e.g., ACCA/ CPA/ IIA/ CIA)
• Have strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management and audit procedures

Preferred:

• Prior internal control implementation or control testing experience preferred
• Insurance industry experience

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