Icfr Supervisor

**ZICTT Supervisor**

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**bout the role**:
To provide supervision and leadership of the local team that provides independent and objective assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of ICFR (Internal Control over Financial Reporting), Compliance and GTO (Information Technology) processes and controls. The incumbent in the position will actively participate in the assessment and testing of internal processes and controls by ensuring agreement with the Zurich Policies, Guidelines and Methodologies.

**Responsibilities**:

- Analyze the risk assessment for the assigned reporting unit (RU) and direct the testing of processes and controls to test under a risk-based rotational testing approach.
- Key point of contact for the RUs for all Compliance, ICFR and GTO testing matters and with the external auditor for the controls where they place reliance (if applicable).
- Assessment of sensitive controls with highly confidential information.
- Allocate, supervise, and review control assessment and testing results performed by Specialists and Senior Specialists.
- Govern discussion and agreement of significant risks and control issues raised by the Team. Guarantee that issues are properly supported, documented, and reflected at Group level.
- Communicate clearly and effectively to the team, customers and with the Group.
- Independently manage testing from End to End and solve challenges and escalations.
- Build technical expertise of Group processes and Zurich Methodologies.
- Manage local team by providing support, guidance, coaching and year end appraisal.
- Provide input into performance management discussions of team members and communicate them to the assigned reporting lines.
- Lead by example, show initiative and be a reference.
- Show empathy and care.
- 5+ years of postgraduate experience within internal controls, risk and external/internal audit
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Management
- Experience as an auditor (Internal and/or External) and/or in conducting independent control assessment and evaluations
- Experience with managing and executing independently testing under a formal control framework (e.g. ICFR, SOX, Compliance) will be an advantage
- Professional qualifications in Accountancy, Finance or Audit - such as CPA, CFA, CIA, ACCA - nice to have
- Experience working in a global group (preferably)
- Experience in working independently and be accountable for results
- Good communication, customer orientation, effective negotiation skills
- People management experience will be an advantage
- Audit - Analytical Mindset
- Be pro-active and take the initiative to deal with challenges
- Solution oriented
- English C1 - Mandatory

**Who we are**

Looking for a challenging and inspiring work environment where you can make a difference? At Zurich millions of individuals and businesses place their trust in our products and services every day. Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, enabling, businesses and communities to face a world of risk with confidence. Imagine if you could help people do this all over the world. You’d give them confidence and reassurance by protecting what they love most. It’s a big challenge, but you will be supported by a world-class team who believe in helping you to reach your full potential and deliver on our promises.

So be challenged. Be inspired. Help us make a difference.

At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.