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IU POOPS. February 6, 2001. Intro. Germain Hauprich, CNA, Director & Corporate Center Controller B.S. in Quantitative Business Analysis @ Indiana University SOB (1983) 312-822-2659 Germain.Hauprich@CNA.com. Finance Department Recruiting at CNA.
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IU POOPS February 6, 2001
Intro • Germain Hauprich, CNA, Director & Corporate Center Controller • B.S. in Quantitative Business Analysis @ Indiana University SOB (1983) • 312-822-2659 • Germain.Hauprich@CNA.com
Finance DepartmentRecruiting at CNA • ARBA Program (Accounting Rotational Business Associate) • Started 20 years ago for purpose of building strong financial talent in the company • entry-level accounting & business degreed personnel • 2 year-program; three 8 month rotations • intensive in-house training program • mentoring program • thereafter interview for a permanent position
Finance DepartmentRecruiting at CNA • Internal Audit Associate • purpose to develop strong audit skills within the Internal Audit organization, that can thereafter be transferred into key financial positions in CNA • participates in audits/projects throughout company • active in all aspects of an engagement -- assess risk, define scope, evaluate processes, develop reports, resolve issues
What we look for in a Finance Department candidate • Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 15 semester hours of accounting • B average or better • at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale • at least 4.0 on a 5.0 scale • Professionalism in manner and appearance • Interpersonal skills • Relevant work experience • Outside interests and activities • Interest in working in insurance industry
Profile for Success • Ability to Balance Work / Life • Ability to Function Comfortably in Team • Strong Communication Skills (verbal and written) • Results Driven • Ability to Deal with Change • Motivated to Drive Your Own Career Growth
Typical Duties • Regular assignments • Transaction processing • Financial reporting • Analysis • Auditing • Operations Reviews • Individual and Team Projects • Professional Development • In house training program • CPA Review course & exam • Professional insurance designations • MBA Programs
Tips for job selection • Know what you want • type of industry (manufacturing, financial , retail, …) • corporate environment vs consulting/auditing firm • Take Advantage of IU BPO • Live up to IU Reputation • Research firms and industries • Organize thoughts and questions before interviews • Role-play interviewing with a friend • Practice, Practice, Practice!!