Financial Governance Senior Analyst

To provide independent and objective assessment as to the design and operating effectiveness, in accordance with Zurich’s Internal Control methodology, of the company’s Internal Key Controls in your area of responsibility. Active participation in the development of internal controls throughout the company by ensuring compliance with the Zurich Internal Control methodology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4 or more years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Actuarial or equivalent
• Fully or partially qualified accountant / auditor (e.g., ACCA, CPA, IIA, CIA)
• Minimum 3 years of audit experience, ideally with a Big 4 or medium‑large audit firm
• Strong understanding of accounting standards
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management and audit procedures
• Prior internal control implementation or control testing experience (preferred)
• Insurance industry experience (preferred)
• Zurich Certified Insurance Professional, including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in Audit, Risk, Accounting and Finance area
• General ledger transactional experience
• Experience with Business Objectives or other query tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Key Accountabilities

Support the Internal Control Testing Leader and Internal Control Testing Managers in analysing the financial reporting risks for the processes for their Reporting Units (RUs) to direct the testing performed by the co‑sourced testing partner for the RUs that have been assigned to them (selecting which processes and controls to test under a risk‑based rotational testing approach, providing direction on application of testing methodology).

Testing of sensitive controls with highly confidential evidence (e.g. indirect entity level controls such as Board and Management Committees), and any other agreed testing for the RUs.

Review of RUs readiness before testing, as required.

Ad hoc special projects to bring about appropriate risk and coverage, rationalization and standardisation of controls.

Support the Internal Control Testing Leader and Internal Control Testing Managers in ad‑hoc Internal Control Testing‑related tasks and projects.

Business Accountabilities

Deliver testing of controls such as indirect Entity Level Controls, as assigned.

Complete deliverables as assigned by the Internal Control Testing Leader and Internal Control Testing Managers.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Zurich we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity and Inclusion. We want you to bring your whole self to work, we have a diverse mix of customers, and we want our employee base to reflect that. Our diversity and inclusion initiatives create an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of protected characteristics. We accept applications from everyone regardless of your background, beliefs, or culture.

Benefits

Location

Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur

Schedule

Full Time

Recruiter

Jesreena Kaur

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