Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our Finance team as a Financial Risks & Controls Manager. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of our financial reporting processes, as well as identifying and mitigating potential risks within our organization by directing the operation of the risk management framework to the highest standards.
Primary Responsibilities
- Liaise with Group and external consultants to prepare documentation for key accounting workflows, including business process narratives and risk control matrices
- Conduct thorough end-to-end evaluations of the business’ risk and control environment to identify significant gaps and opportunities, determine root causes of control breaks and mitigate issues promptly
- Strengthen Controllership function by working with Finance team to identify / develop financial controls, as needed, and provide oversight re: implementation into recurring processes
- Establish control environment within Howden Re US Finance to enable management team the ability to successfully opine on operating effectiveness of key financial controls
- Provide guidance and support to various departments on compliance with internal controls and risk management policies
- Challenge current processes across the Finance team and identify opportunities for improvement
- Stay up to date on industry best practices and regulations related to internal controls and risk management
- Support Finance team, as needed, with external audits at fiscal year-end
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
- Insurance and/or Financial Services experience preferred
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience, such as public accounting, controls and compliance experience, or technical accounting
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX and COSO Framework
- Strong attention to detail and pride in work is critical
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work well independently and within a team is critical
- Strong sense of urgency, with ability to multi-task, balance multiple priorities and perform in a fast-paced environment
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
- Legally authorized to work in the US