Job Description
The role is a 50/50 split between the following:
- Financial Reporting Controls: supporting the business to develop and execute effective and efficient internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and providing assurance thereon
- Operational internal audits and advisory work
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
Financial Controls Work:
- Chair the Financial Reporting Oversight Group (executive and senior mgt stakeholders)
- Partner with business owners to help their design of an effective system of internal controls over financial reporting
- Collaborate with business leaders to support the business creation of flowcharts of key processes, identifying key risks and controls
- Lead business process reviews (finance control walkthroughs) to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting
- Ensure the identification of key risks, adequacy of stated controls and process documentation, and identify any control gaps
Internal Audit and Advisory Work:
- Lead in the development and performance of individual audits / advisory work to ensure that projects and stakeholders focus on key risks and controls
- Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate various tasks, procedures, policies and findings to ensure alignment to overarching business strategy
- Influence decision makers when discussing engagement results to provide stakeholders adequate awareness of the state of governance, risk management, and control processes. Present identified issues, recommended actions, and opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications
Core competencies:
- Deadline-oriented self-starter, possessing a strong work ethic.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- The ability to multi-task; capable of meeting deadlines. Good organisational and time management skills.
- Flexible in a changing and demanding environment. Skilled in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Able to interact with all levels of management; ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook).
- Polished and professional written and verbal communication skills, including active listening skills and oral presentation skills.
Experience required:
Long-term track record of working independently in a risk-based control environment within the insurance sector
Report writing
Reporting to senior management/Board/Committee
Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
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Required Skills
Auditing
Compliance Management
Data Analysis and Reporting
Financial Information System
Financial Reporting
Financial Statement Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Reporting & Analysis
Trial Balance Audits
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
United States: Westfield celebrates diversity and is committed to inclusion. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
United Kingdom: Westfield is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
