Job Description
Job Purpose
The Internal Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring effective internal controls over financial reporting, supporting compliance, governance, and accurate financial reporting across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and improve the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) framework.
- Prepare and update Risk & Control Matrices (RCM) and control documentation.
- Perform control testing and assess control effectiveness.
- Identify control gaps and monitor corrective actions.
- Coordinate Control Self-Assessments (CSA) across departments.
- Review financial processes and policies from a control and compliance perspective.
- Ensure effective controls over financial reporting, including AMFS and DPLK.
- Monitor transaction controls, approvals, and segregation of duties (SoD).
- Work closely with Finance, Actuary, Investment, IT, and Operations teams to implement controls.
- Support internal and external audits and act as the key contact for control-related matters.
- Drive process improvements and promote a strong control culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- 4-6 years of experience in ICOFR, Internal Control, Internal Audit, or related fields, preferably in the insurance industry.
- Good understanding of internal controls, financial reporting, and risk management.
- Experience in control testing, audit support, and process reviews.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA, CRMA, etc.) are an advantage.