XL Catlin - Manager - Internal Controls/SOX Controls

XL Catlin is hiring. Please find below the Job Details & share your profile if interested & it matches with your experience:

Snapshot of role:

Support the Framework for Internal Controls (FIC) Group in meeting the requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) for assigned Business and IT processes by ensuring material financial misstatement/data risks are identified and appropriately mitigated through key controls. Support XL Catlin's SOX Team regarding reviews and analysis of internal controls related to data flows, financial reporting, IT Applications/IT General Controls and other regulatory and operational requirements.

What will your essential responsibilities include-

- Create/update documentation related to internal controls for processes assigned;

- Direct and guide business process owners on matters of internal controls;

- Identify key risks and control gaps related to processes;

- Consult on the design of controls to mitigate identified risks;

- Support ongoing activities related to the validation of internal controls;

- Ensure that testing is scheduled and the necessary resources are identified and capable of performing the testing. Participate in and manage the testing of key controls as warranted;

- Complete detailed work papers

- Document control deficiencies in XL Catlin's Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) application related to business processes;

- Evaluate internal control deficiencies in accordance with internal guidance and methodology;

- Ensure that remediation plans for deficiencies are developed and implemented in timeframes communicated by Management;

- Update data in XL Catlin's GRC application for deficiencies to reflect current plans and timelines around re-validation, remediation work efforts, deficiency closure;

- Support initiatives, working with other XL Catlin teams, to establish standards for process and controls documentation;

- Identify process and control improvements in line with XL Catlin's strategic objectives (e.g. Close process improvement);

- Assess the design and determine the operating effectiveness of internal controls, identify redundant controls and collaborate with IT business owners to address potential gaps and identify process improvements; and

- Perform other projects and requests as assigned by Management.

We- re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

- Bachelor degree or equivalent and a qualified Chartered Accountant.

- Proficient in MS Office Suite ( Word, Excel, Power Point);

- Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on significance and/or reporting deadlines;

- Ability to analyze risk information using qualitative and quantitative techniques;

- Unimpeachable integrity with an ability to confidently apply objective judgment in situations in which interpretation of facts is required and stakeholders may have competing objectives;

- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work extended hours as necessary;

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills; and

- Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to interface with various management levels.

- Three to six years- experience in the Insurance or Financial Services industries;

- Financial audit experience (minimum three years);

- CISA preferred, or equivalent IT Audit experience; and

- Knowledge and experience in documenting processes, work flows and testing internal controls with respect to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.