Vp Head Of It Internal Control
CurrentHead of IT Internal Control Responsible for the global implementation and oversight of the AXA XL IT Internal Financial Control program.Representative Achievements:• Rationalized the IT Internal Financial Control (IFC) environment reducing the number of controls from 900 to 80 and reduced IT Internal Financial Control staff requirement from 20 to 2• Managed the integration of two new businesses, XL Catlin and AXA CS, with massive, inherent changes to the IT environment, into the existing IT control environment. Both were successfully absorbed under stringent deadlines and within budget.• Implemented a continuous-testing approach to maintain cohesion within the rapidly changing IT environment.• Directed the Identity Access Management team and oversaw the implementation of the automated user access review system (RSA Aveksa) for review of critical financial applications and critical infrastructure technology.Essential Functions: • Understand new AXA Group key requirements for the IT Internal Financial Control Environment and implement them globally. • Subject matter expert for IT Internal Controls for the AXA XL (including XL Catlin) and AXA CS entities. • Primary liaison with IT external auditors.• Perform an annual IT risk assessment using COBIT, determine materiality and create a detailed implementation plan. Perform planning and scoping of the IT control environment at least annually.• Drive continual improvement to ensure optimal efficiency and develop initiatives that improve testing execution using available technology.• Communicate all gaps and deficiencies to Senior IT Management, IT business process stakeholders, external audit and IFC program management. Manage the process of remediating IT internal control issues and deficiencies to ensure timely closure. When required, execute the aggregation of deficiencies to determine if a significant deficiency or material weakness exists.
