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Manages assigned personnel; Oversees the testing component of the Internal Control Framework initiative at Farmers; Oversees compliance of ICF internal control testing with all NAIC/DOI Model Audit Rule regulations at Farmers; Responsible for ensuring that ICF Control Activities and Managerial Review of Control Activities are tested in accordance with approved methodologies and project plans to ensure timeliness and accuracy of reported evaluations; Reports on the results of the testing to management. Position Requirements
• Performs critical project management duties related to planning, scheduling, coordinating, reviewing, and reporting the results of the annual testing.
• Coordinates testing of ICF Control Activities and Managerial Review of Control Activities for all in-scope processes related to all in-scope locations/companies to ensure that testing is performed, documented, and results reported in a consistent manner with Zurich ICF Core team guidelines.
• Serves to help ensure compliance with the NAIC/DOI's Model Audit Rule, including but not limited to the documentation, self assessment, and testing guidelines.
• Responsible for ensuring standard test plans, methodology, documentation of testing results and conclusions are established to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of ICF Testing of Control Activities and Managements Review of Control Activities.
• Responsible for preparing annual ICF testing project plan, assignment of test work to appropriate testing personnel, and periodic reporting of project status.
• Reviews and approves the results of the ICF Testing of Control Activities and Management Review of Control Activities performed by ICF Test Group.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors as well as compliance and risk management functions to coordinate integrated assurance efforts and eliminate duplication of testing efforts and to ensure that testing of all ICF Control Activities and Managements Review of Control Activities is completed timely.
• Refines and improves the current controls testing, monitoring, and reporting processes.
• Provides input or information to the ICF Team on process changes identified during the testing effort to properly update ICF documentation.
• Manages and provides guidance to assigned personnel.
• Provides research, development, and completion of special projects and performs other duties/tasks as assigned.
• Promotes safety at all times and complies with safety/ergonomic standards as outlined in relevant company published manuals. Preferred Skills and Abilities
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
CPA, CIA, CISA, CMA, MBA, Masters or equivlent.
Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred.
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Experience Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of public accounting and external SOX testing experience or equivalent.
Willing to consider SG 37-38
Special Skill Requirements
See Accounting/Finance Department Competency Matrix for additional requirements. Physical Actions
Required job duties are essentially sedentary in nature, consisting of occasion walking, standing, lifting and/or carrying ten pounds maximum, seeing, speaking, and hearing. Physical Environment
Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment. Education Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
CPA, CMA, MBA, Masters or similar required.
Six Sigma Green Belt required. Experience Requirements
External candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of prior Accounting or Finance experience including 1 year as an Accounting or Finance Supervisor and 2 years as an Accounting Manager or Supervisor. The same time-on-job requirement is preferred for internal candidates. Special Skills Requirements
See Accounting/Finance Department Competency Matrix for additional requirements.
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