Zurich North America · 11 hours ago
IT Internal Controls Manager
Schaumburg, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $134K/yr
6+ years expZurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and risk management products. They are seeking an Internal Controls Manager to ensure effective internal controls in accordance with the Group Internal Control Integrated Framework, primarily focusing on IT controls and supporting the business in identifying and remediating errors.
CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ability to analyze processes to identify risks and control weaknesses
Ability to design and implement appropriate controls to strengthen the control environment and mitigate company risks
Recognize the impact of major external or internal changes to the control environment
Participate in cross functional groups to implement or enhance controls based on organizational transformations
Bring a systematic and disciplined approach to maintain the control environment
Ability to document processes from start to finish through the collaboration with subject matter experts
Ability to design and execute the testing of internal controls and facilitate the related remediation for any control deficiencies identified
Develop presentations tailored to audiences at various levels and business functions to communicate internal control findings
Ability to promote and educate cross functional partners on the importance of internal controls
Support the business and Internal Controls team in automating controls and testing where appropriate
Build relationships within the business to stay current on focus areas and trends and consider where additional support may be required
Support the business as ICIF is rolled out and moves to business as usual
Identify opportunities to improve customer facing reporting and coordination and bring them to action
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance and 6 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area
Knowledge and experience using accounting principles
General ledger or transactional experience
Ability to analyze processes to identify risks and control weaknesses
Ability to design and implement appropriate controls to strengthen the control environment and mitigate company risks
Recognize the impact of major external or internal changes to the control environment
Participate in cross functional groups to implement or enhance controls based on organizational transformations
Bring a systematic and disciplined approach to maintain the control environment
Ability to document processes from start to finish through the collaboration with subject matter experts
Ability to design and execute the testing of internal controls and facilitate the related remediation for any control deficiencies identified
Develop presentations tailored to audiences at various levels and business functions to communicate internal control findings
Ability to promote and educate cross functional partners on the importance of internal controls
Support the business and Internal Controls team in automating controls and testing where appropriate
Build relationships within the business to stay current on focus areas and trends and consider where additional support may be required
Support the business as ICIF is rolled out and moves to business as usual
Identify opportunities to improve customer facing reporting and coordination and bring them to action
Preferred
Insurance industry experience
Familiarity with IT General Control testing and IT processes
Familiarity with IT operational and information security type controls
Individual interested in both testing and completing the ground level work as well leading efforts with the involvement of other team members as well as business partners
A person who can work independently, thinks outside of the box, and raises recommendations for process improvements
Individual with strong communication skills
Familiarity with automation and data management tools such as Alteryx, PowerAutomate, PowerBi, or AI is a plus
2 or more years' experience related to internal / external audit (IT audit focus)
Knowledge of accounting principles
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including use of formulas, Pivot tables, etc.) and other Microsoft products
Benefits
Short-term incentive bonuses
Merit increases
Company
Zurich North America
Zurich American Insurance is an international commercial property-casualty insurance provider. It is a sub-organization of Zurich Insurance Group.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Bracken
Chief Financial Officer
Ann Chai
Chief Risk Officer
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