AVP, Internal Controls
Zurich Insurance
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Toronto • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$104,000 - CA$170,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Conduct annual internal control-risk assessment
- Define annual controls testing plan
- Oversee annual controls testing activities (consumed as internal shared service)
- Act as main point of contact to the local risk team, the shared service controls team, and the business on all control issues and matters
- Work closely with controls testers and business stakeholders to advise on effective control and process design
- Liaise with subject matter experts across the group to ensure best practice in the areas of ICFR, ITGC and all operational and compliance controls
- Monitor status of remediation action plans and control attestations and communicate proactively with business stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree and 7 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area OR
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 9 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area OR
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 7 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area
- Knowledge and experience using accounting principles
- General ledger and transactional experience
- Experience with General Ledger, software, financial reporting systems, Business Objects and financial query tools.
- CPA designation (or equivalent professional accounting certification) is required
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in internal controls, risk assessment, audit, or compliance, preferably in a commercial insurance environment
- Experience in an accounting firm (audit or advisory), ideally combined with experience in the insurance industry
- Demonstrated expertise in control frameworks, such as ICFR (Internal Control over Financial Reporting) and ITGC (IT General Controls)
- Hands-on experience conducting control risk assessments, designing and executing controls testing plans, and overseeing remediation activities
- Advanced knowledge of operational and compliance controls within a regulated financial service company
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively at all organizational levels, including senior leadership and Executive Committee members.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage
- Minimum of four weeks of vacation per year
- Four personal days per year to be used at their discretion
- Access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
internal control-risk assessmentcontrols testing plancontrol frameworksICFRITGCfinancial reporting systemsgeneral ledgercontrols testingremediation activitiesaccounting principles
Soft skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsinfluencing skillspartnering skillsorganizational skills
Certifications
CPAZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice