Junior Group IFC Controller

Apply for the Junior Group IFC Controller role at AXA. Why AXA Every day, we work together for human progress by protecting what matters. A mission that puts a smile on your face and makes you want to get up in the morning One of the world's leading insurers in the protection of property, people and assets, AXA is a community of 145,000 employees and contributors who are committed to our customers on a daily basis, operating in 51 countries and serving more than 90 million customers worldwide. As a responsible corporate citizen, we are committed to social and environmental causes daily and embrace an inclusive policy that values individual differences. Work Environment The headquarters of the AXA Group (GIE AXA) brings together our corporate activities and provides guidance and support to subsidiaries worldwide, ensuring coordination and monitoring of the Group's global strategy, consistent application of standards and commercial approaches, and sharing of best practices. The headquarters hosts around 1,000 employees and boasts a strong international culture with 45 nationalities, making it a rich and stimulating place to work. Your Role and Responsibilities Join the Group Risk Management, developing the risk framework in terms of limits/thresholds (financial, insurance and operational risks), standards, minimum requirements or processes, and overseeing operating entities’ adherence to the framework, supported by local risk management teams. Be part of the Group Internal Control and Operational Risk team, providing reasonable assurance regarding operations, reporting and compliance objectives. Contribute to the internal control framework covering diverse business areas and related risks to maintain risks within agreed tolerance and reduce operational losses. Act as a transversal member of the Group Internal Financial Control (IFC) team, composed of IFRS and Solvency II control programs based in Paris (France) and Pune (India), focusing on IT control environment and reporting to the Group Head of IFC. Core Activities Actively contribute to the IFC IFRS programme management for scoping, timelines, instructions and reporting. Redact the different IFC IFRS reports and synthesize participants to post‑campaign analysis. Support and challenge local IFC functions to ensure successful delivery of the IFRS program, acting as lead Group contact for a defined set of entities/countries. Foster synergies across entities for cross‑cutting topics. Support the head of Group IFC in regular liaison with external auditors. Develop a reinforced approach to improve the capacity to remedy identified deficiencies and enhance data quality. Contribute to group internal control “Community calls” by preparing and communicating key messages. Support internal and external audit missions. Participate and organize communication actions to raise IFC awareness within the Group and facilitate IFC projects. Support the tester team based in India, leading IFC work on behalf of AXA Group (defining testing strategy, following up progress, process and controls transfers). Contribute to the relationship with service providers (scoping agreement validation, SAS report review); work closely with them to ensure reporting quality and timeliness. Technical and Professional Skills Audit, finance or risk management background. Understanding of the insurance business and relevant IFRS accounting rules practices. For internal candidates, knowledge of the Flyer environment is a significant advantage. Knowledge of internal control practices. Precise, rigorous, analytical and proactive; well organized. Effective communication and writing in English. Interpersonal Skills Good communication skills. Strong organizational ability. Independent decision‑making capability. Team spirit is a must. Management Skills Ability to work with many interlocutors from different backgrounds (independent finance and others) and cultures across the Group (international environment). Ability to understand and collaborate with experts on various disciplines and subjects. Why Join Us A responsible company committed to people and the planet. A company with strong values. A company promoting internal mobility and employee training. A company offering many benefits (learn more here: Reward & Benefits | AXA Group). A flexible organization allowing hybrid work in the office and from home. In line with our commitments, we celebrate each new hire by taking action for global reforestation: we plant a tree for every recruitment. Job Details Seniority level: Not Applicable. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Accounting / Auditing and Finance. Industry: Insurance. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AXA by 2×. Location: Neuilly‑sur‑Seine, Île‑de‑France, France. #J-18808-Ljbffr