Job Summary
Zurich Middle East is part of Zurich Insurance Group, one of the world’s largest and most experienced insurers. Our mission is to help our local community understand and protect themselves from risk both locally and globally.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Internal Controls and Audit Specialist will maintain effective financial controls framework (SOX, Minimum Common Financial Controls, SOX for ECM) on a local or Group-level basis.
Job Accountabilities
As Internal Controls and Audit Specialist, your role will involve:
- Document all processes and controls from a branch perspective and demonstrate adherence to regulatory standards
- Conduct regular reviews and assessment of the controls
- 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 analyses 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 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.
- Assist in the development and implementation of efficient and effective financial control frameworks.
- Support other team members in the implementation of local or Group-wide financial risk assessments.
- Assist 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.
Job Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance
- Qualified accountant with 5 years + experience
- Exposure to IFRS 17 and life insurance industry is a must
- Strong background in audit and risk assessment /compliance
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Accuracy and Attention to details.
- Effective personal organization and planning skills.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office packages– Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal in English
Why Zurich
At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?
We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great!
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.
- Location(s): AE - Dubai
- Remote working: No
- Schedule: Full Time
- Recruiter name: Leigh Jeremy Jaye Santander
