Financial Governance & Internal Control Manager — Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)
- Location
- Lugano
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Job Summary
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. J ob Qualifications Required:
- Job Summary
- 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.
Application process
- 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
- At Zurich we are proud of our culture.
Additional details
- Active participation in the development of internal controls throughout the company by ensuring compliance with the Zurich Internal Control methodology. J ob Qualifications
- Have strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management and audit procedures
- Prior internal control implementation or control testing experience preferred Insurance industry experience Strong Microsoft Office experience
- Zurich Certified Insurance Professional, including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Audit, Risk, Accounting and Finance area General ledger transactional experience Project management experience
- Experience with Business Objectives or other query tools Key Accountabilities
- Support the Internal Control Testing Leader and Internal Control Testing Managers in ad-hoc Internal Control Testing-related tasks and projects Business Accountabilities
- Let’s continue to grow together! Schedule: Full Time Recruiter name: Jesreena Kaur
Notes and original content
- Active participation in the development of internal controls throughout the company by ensuring compliance with the Zurich Internal Control methodology.
- J ob Qualifications
- Prior internal control implementation or control testing experience preferred
- Insurance industry experience
- Strong Microsoft Office experience
- Zurich Certified Insurance Professional, including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Audit, Risk, Accounting and Finance area
- General ledger transactional experience
- Project management experience
- Experience with Business Objectives or other query tools
- Key Accountabilities
Questions about this listing
What salary does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer for this role?
Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) lists CHF 142'000 - 249'500 gross per year for this position in Lugano. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status.
How do I apply for this position at Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)'s original listing at careers.zurich.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
