Senior Internal Controls Analyst

Zurich Insurance Group•Schaumburg, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich is currently looking for a Senior Internal Controls Analyst to work out of our North American Headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. Primary responsibilities include supporting management to ensure internal controls are in place and operating effectively in accordance with the Group Internal Control Integrated Framework (ICIF), with the main area of focus being financial controls. Work with an experienced team to bring innovative solutions to management to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the control environment. Support manager and senior internal control analysts to understand the root cause of errors identified and help develop remediation plans.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area
Knowledge of accounting principles
General ledger or transactional experience
Experience with financial reporting systems, business objects and financial query tools

Nice To Haves

Insurance industry experience
1 or more years’ experience related to internal / external audit
Knowledge of accounting principles
Intermediate level Microsoft Office Suite and Visio experience

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
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
Ability to promote and educate control owners on the importance of internal controls
Support the business and Internal Controls team in automating controls and testing where appropriate